Is Hanford or Scranton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Scranton is safer than Hanford (Safety Score 52/100 vs 52/100), with a total crime rate of 1,627 per 100,000 versus 1,639 for Hanford — 1% lower. Hanford has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Hanford has a 46% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hanford | Scranton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,639.3 | 1,626.5 | +12.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 486.7 | 281.4 | +205.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 9.3 | -4.3 |
| Rape Rate | 38.2 | 92.5 | -54.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 53.2 | 31.7 | +21.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 387.0 | 148.0 | +239.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,152.7 | 1,345.1 | -192.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 162.8 | 192.9 | -30.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 764.0 | 1,022.7 | -258.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 225.9 | 129.5 | +96.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hanford or Scranton safer?
Scranton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,627 per 100K vs 1,639 for Hanford — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hanford has a violent crime rate of 486.7 per 100K while Scranton has 281.4. Scranton has lower violent crime.
About Hanford, CA
Hanford, the county seat of Kings County, is a Central Valley city founded by the Southern Pacific Railroad. It's home to the historic Hanford Carnegie Museum and has a population of over 59,000 residents. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 60,208, Hanford has a total crime rate of 1,639.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Scranton, PA
Scranton, once a booming hub of the anthracite coal industry, is the largest city in northeastern Pennsylvania. Nestled in the Lackawanna River valley, its population is predominantly white, with a growing Hispanic community. With a safety score of 52/100 and a population coverage of 75,683, Scranton has a total crime rate of 1,626.5 per 100,000 residents.