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Is Forest Lake or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Forest Lake is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 53/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,596 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 28% lower. Forest Lake has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Forest Lake has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 183.6x 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 Forest Lake, MN?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Forest Lake | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,595.7 | 2,212.5 | -616.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 120.9 | 728.5 | -607.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 7.0 | -7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 19.3 | 40.3 | -21.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 4.8 | 209.9 | -205.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 96.7 | 471.4 | -374.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,474.9 | 1,483.9 | -9.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 154.7 | 372.8 | -218.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,213.7 | 851.5 | +362.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 106.4 | 259.6 | -153.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Forest Lake, MN to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Lake or Los Angeles safer?
Forest Lake is safer with a total crime rate of 1,596 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 28% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Forest Lake has a violent crime rate of 120.9 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Forest Lake has lower violent crime.
About Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake, MN, a northern suburb of St. Paul, was once a popular resort town. Situated around the lake of the same name, its population was 20,612 as of 2020. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 20,680, Forest Lake has a total crime rate of 1,595.7 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.