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Glens Falls vs Los Angeles Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

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Is Glens Falls or Los Angeles Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Glens Falls is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 81/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 819 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 63% lower. Glens Falls has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Glens Falls has a 100% lower rate.

Note: Los Angeles is 263.3x 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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Glens Falls — 5-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls, NY
Safety Score 81/100
Coverage 14,416
Total Crime Rate 818.5
Category Wins 7/7

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA
Safety Score 35/100
Coverage 3,796,352
Total Crime Rate 2,212.5
Category Wins 0/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Glens Falls Los Angeles Difference
Total Crime Rate 818.5 2,212.5 -1,393.9
Violent Crime Rate 159.5 728.5 -569.0
Murder Rate 0.0 7.0 -7.0
Rape Rate 20.8 40.3 -19.5
Robbery Rate 13.9 209.9 -196.0
Aggravated Assault Rate 124.9 471.4 -346.5
Property Crime Rate 659.0 1,483.9 -824.9
Burglary Rate 69.4 372.8 -303.4
Larceny-Theft Rate 568.8 851.5 -282.7
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 20.8 259.6 -238.8

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glens Falls or Los Angeles safer?

Glens Falls is safer with a total crime rate of 819 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 63% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Glens Falls has a violent crime rate of 159.5 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Glens Falls has lower violent crime.

About Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls, "Hometown U.S.A.," is a small city in Warren County, nestled in the southern Adirondacks. Known for its historical connection to the French and Indian War, it sits on the Hudson River, boasting a population of around 15,000. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 14,416, Glens Falls has a total crime rate of 818.5 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.

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