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Harvey vs Los Angeles Crime Comparison

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

Full report: Harvey crime rate · Los Angeles crime rate

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Is Harvey or Los Angeles Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Harvey (Safety Score 35/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,217 for Harvey — 0% lower. Harvey has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Harvey has a 25% lower rate.

Note: Los Angeles is 198.5x 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 Harvey, IL?

Harvey — 1-Year Trend

Decreasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Harvey, IL

Harvey, IL
Safety Score 35/100
Coverage 19,121
Total Crime Rate 2,217.5
Category Wins 5/7

Los Angeles, CA

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

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Harvey Los Angeles Difference
Total Crime Rate 2,217.5 2,212.5 +5.0
Violent Crime Rate 706.0 728.5 -22.5
Murder Rate 5.2 7.0 -1.7
Rape Rate 78.5 40.3 +38.2
Robbery Rate 204.0 209.9 -5.9
Aggravated Assault Rate 418.4 471.4 -53.0
Property Crime Rate 1,511.4 1,483.9 +27.5
Burglary Rate 282.4 372.8 -90.4
Larceny-Theft Rate 674.7 851.5 -176.9
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 554.4 259.6 +294.7

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey or Los Angeles safer?

Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,217 for Harvey — a 0% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Harvey has a violent crime rate of 706.0 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Harvey has lower violent crime.

About Harvey, IL

Harvey, a southern suburb of Chicago, was once a thriving industrial hub home to the Buda Company. Today, its diverse population lives along the Metra Electric Line, reflecting the city's blue-collar heritage. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 19,121, Harvey has a total crime rate of 2,217.5 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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