Is Inglewood or Kent Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Kent is safer than Inglewood (Safety Score 7/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100,000 versus 4,290 for Inglewood — 1% lower. Inglewood has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Kent has a 45% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Inglewood, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Inglewood | Kent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,290.0 | 4,260.8 | +29.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 675.6 | 489.7 | +185.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.9 | 5.3 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 45.4 | 64.2 | -18.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 264.3 | 144.3 | +120.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 358.0 | 275.8 | +82.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,614.4 | 3,771.1 | -156.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 296.9 | 690.7 | -393.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,451.7 | 2,149.3 | +302.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 865.9 | 931.1 | -65.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inglewood or Kent safer?
Kent is safer with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100K vs 4,290 for Inglewood — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Inglewood has a violent crime rate of 675.6 per 100K while Kent has 489.7. Kent has lower violent crime.
About Inglewood, CA
Inglewood, home to the iconic Randy's Donuts, is a Southern California city in Los Angeles County. Located southwest of downtown Los Angeles, it's a diverse community with a significant Black and Hispanic population. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 101,399, Inglewood has a total crime rate of 4,290.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Kent, WA
Kent, Washington, a diverse city in the Green River Valley, was once a major agricultural producer, especially known for hops. It's now the fourth largest city in King County by population. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 132,324, Kent has a total crime rate of 4,260.8 per 100,000 residents.