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Is Canyon or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Canyon is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 84/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 729 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 67% lower. Canyon has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Canyon has a 97% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 228.6x 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 Canyon, TX?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canyon | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 728.5 | 2,212.5 | -1,484.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 54.2 | 728.5 | -674.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.0 | 7.0 | -0.9 |
| Rape Rate | 6.0 | 40.3 | -34.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 6.0 | 209.9 | -203.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 36.1 | 471.4 | -435.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 674.3 | 1,483.9 | -809.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 78.3 | 372.8 | -294.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 566.0 | 851.5 | -285.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 30.1 | 259.6 | -229.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Canyon, TX to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon or Los Angeles safer?
Canyon is safer with a total crime rate of 729 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canyon has a violent crime rate of 54.2 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Canyon has lower violent crime.
About Canyon, TX
Canyon, Texas, a city of 13,000 residents, is home to West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. It sits in Randall County, south of Amarillo, offering a gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 16,609, Canyon has a total crime rate of 728.5 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.