Moving from Edgewood, WA to Los Angeles, CA?
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Is Edgewood or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Edgewood (Safety Score 35/100 vs 34/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,236 for Edgewood — 1% lower. Edgewood has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Edgewood has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 280.2x 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 SAFER than Edgewood, WA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Edgewood | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,236.0 | 2,212.5 | +23.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 214.0 | 728.5 | -514.5 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.0 | -7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 14.8 | 40.3 | -25.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 14.8 | 209.9 | -195.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 184.5 | 471.4 | -286.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,022.0 | 1,483.9 | +538.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 332.1 | 372.8 | -40.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,269.3 | 851.5 | +417.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 420.6 | 259.6 | +161.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Edgewood, WA to Los Angeles, CA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgewood or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,236 for Edgewood — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Edgewood has a violent crime rate of 214.0 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Edgewood has lower violent crime.
About Edgewood, WA
Edgewood, WA, a city incorporated in 1999, sits atop a plateau overlooking Puget Sound. Its semi-rural character is slowly giving way to suburban development, with many residents commuting to Tacoma or Seattle. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 13,551, Edgewood has a total crime rate of 2,236.0 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.