Is Lexington or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 35/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 13% lower. Lexington has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Lexington has a 64% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 11.7x 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 SAFER than Lexington, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lexington | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 2,212.5 | +323.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 728.5 | -466.5 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 7.0 | -2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 40.3 | +11.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 209.9 | -130.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 471.4 | -345.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 1,483.9 | +790.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 372.8 | -108.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 851.5 | +876.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 259.6 | +21.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 13% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Lexington has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
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.