Moving from Hopewell, VA to Los Angeles, CA?
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Is Hopewell or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Hopewell (Safety Score 35/100 vs 30/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,421 for Hopewell — 9% lower. Hopewell has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Hopewell has a 90% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 166.2x 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 Hopewell, VA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hopewell | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,420.9 | 2,212.5 | +208.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 380.9 | 728.5 | -347.7 |
| Murder Rate | 26.3 | 7.0 | +19.3 |
| Rape Rate | 21.9 | 40.3 | -18.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 21.9 | 209.9 | -188.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 310.8 | 471.4 | -160.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,040.0 | 1,483.9 | +556.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 140.1 | 372.8 | -232.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,414.0 | 851.5 | +562.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 485.9 | 259.6 | +226.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Hopewell, VA to Los Angeles, CA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopewell or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,421 for Hopewell — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hopewell has a violent crime rate of 380.9 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Hopewell has lower violent crime.
About Hopewell, VA
Hopewell, Virginia, once home to a DuPont munitions plant, lies at the confluence of the Appomattox and James Rivers. This small independent city in Prince George County has a population of around 22,000 residents. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 22,843, Hopewell has a total crime rate of 2,420.9 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.