Is Fall River or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fall River is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 37/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 3% lower. Fall River has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fall River has a 55% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 39.7x 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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Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend
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Fall River, MA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fall River | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,136.6 | 2,212.5 | -75.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 745.0 | 728.5 | +16.4 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 7.0 | -3.8 |
| Rape Rate | 60.7 | 40.3 | +20.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 100.5 | 209.9 | -109.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 578.6 | 471.4 | +107.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,391.6 | 1,483.9 | -92.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 231.2 | 372.8 | -141.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 996.1 | 851.5 | +144.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 164.3 | 259.6 | -95.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fall River or Los Angeles safer?
Fall River is safer with a total crime rate of 2,137 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fall River has a violent crime rate of 745.0 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Los Angeles has lower violent crime.
About Fall River, MA
Fall River, site of the infamous Lizzie Borden case, is a South Coast Massachusetts city nestled along the Taunton River. Once a major textile center, its population is now largely working-class, with a significant Portuguese heritage. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 95,573, Fall River has a total crime rate of 2,136.6 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.