Is Champaign or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Champaign (Safety Score 35/100 vs 23/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,781 for Champaign — 20% lower. Champaign has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Champaign has a 56% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 42.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Champaign | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,780.9 | 2,212.5 | +568.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 501.9 | 728.5 | -226.7 |
| Murder Rate | 5.6 | 7.0 | -1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 68.2 | 40.3 | +27.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 91.7 | 209.9 | -118.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 336.4 | 471.4 | -134.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,279.1 | 1,483.9 | +795.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 574.5 | 372.8 | +201.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.1 | 851.5 | +620.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 232.5 | 259.6 | -27.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champaign or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,781 for Champaign — a 20% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Champaign has a violent crime rate of 501.9 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Champaign has lower violent crime.
About Champaign, IL
Champaign, Illinois, home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is a mid-sized city in East Central Illinois. Its flat prairie landscape and highly educated populace reflect its agricultural roots and academic focus. With a safety score of 23/100 and a population coverage of 89,466, Champaign has a total crime rate of 2,780.9 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.