Is Lakewood or Pleasant Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Pleasant Hill is safer than Lakewood (Safety Score 7/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100,000 versus 4,270 for Lakewood — 0% lower. Lakewood has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Pleasant Hill has a 64% lower rate.
Lakewood — 5-Year Trend
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Pleasant Hill — 5-Year Trend
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Lakewood, WA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lakewood | Pleasant Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,270.0 | 4,260.7 | +9.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 648.1 | 235.6 | +412.6 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 6.0 | +0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 61.4 | 11.9 | +49.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 130.9 | 101.4 | +29.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 449.3 | 116.3 | +333.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,621.9 | 4,025.2 | -403.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 510.7 | 274.3 | +236.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,484.1 | 3,419.9 | -935.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 627.1 | 331.0 | +296.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakewood or Pleasant Hill safer?
Pleasant Hill is safer with a total crime rate of 4,261 per 100K vs 4,270 for Lakewood — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lakewood has a violent crime rate of 648.1 per 100K while Pleasant Hill has 235.6. Pleasant Hill has lower violent crime.
About Lakewood, WA
Lakewood, WA, a city incorporated in 1996, sits between Tacoma and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Its diverse population, with a significant military presence, resides among lakes and historic estates like Thornewood Castle. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 61,873, Lakewood has a total crime rate of 4,270.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Pleasant Hill, CA
Pleasant Hill, once part of a Spanish land grant, is a Contra Costa County suburb. It's home to Diablo Valley College and has a population of around 36,000. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 33,539, Pleasant Hill has a total crime rate of 4,260.7 per 100,000 residents.