Is Duluth or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Duluth (Safety Score 35/100 vs 17/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 3,175 for Duluth — 30% lower. Duluth has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Duluth has a 82% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 43.1x 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 | Duluth | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,174.9 | 2,212.5 | +962.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 220.5 | 728.5 | -508.1 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 7.0 | +1.0 |
| Rape Rate | 46.6 | 40.3 | +6.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 37.5 | 209.9 | -172.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 127.3 | 471.4 | -344.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,954.4 | 1,483.9 | +1,470.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 275.0 | 372.8 | -97.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.6 | 851.5 | +1,704.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 123.9 | 259.6 | -135.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duluth or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 3,175 for Duluth — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Duluth has a violent crime rate of 220.5 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Duluth has lower violent crime.
About Duluth, MN
Duluth, a port city on Lake Superior, boasts the world's longest freshwater sandbar, Park Point. Its economy historically tied to shipping and steel, the city is a regional hub for healthcare and higher education, home to over 86,000 residents. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 88,003, Duluth has a total crime rate of 3,174.9 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.