Moving from Brownwood, TX to Los Angeles, CA?
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Is Brownwood or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Brownwood (Safety Score 35/100 vs 27/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,609 for Brownwood — 15% lower. Brownwood has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Brownwood has a 92% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 202.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Brownwood, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Brownwood | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,608.9 | 2,212.5 | +396.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 362.1 | 728.5 | -366.5 |
| Murder Rate | 10.7 | 7.0 | +3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 85.2 | 40.3 | +44.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 16.0 | 209.9 | -193.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 250.2 | 471.4 | -221.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,246.8 | 1,483.9 | +762.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 420.6 | 372.8 | +47.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,682.5 | 851.5 | +831.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 143.8 | 259.6 | -115.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Brownwood, TX to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brownwood or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,609 for Brownwood — a 15% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Brownwood has a violent crime rate of 362.1 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Brownwood has lower violent crime.
About Brownwood, TX
Brownwood, Texas, county seat of Brown County, is a city in Central Texas established in 1856. It hosts Howard Payne University and sits at the confluence of Pecan Bayou and Jim Ned Creek. With a safety score of 27/100 and a population coverage of 18,782, Brownwood has a total crime rate of 2,608.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, a sprawling Southern California metropolis, is a major Pacific Rim gateway, home to Hollywood's film industry. Its diverse population of nearly 4 million people resides across a vast urban landscape bordered by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 3,796,352, Los Angeles has a total crime rate of 2,212.5 per 100,000 residents.