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Is Little Rock or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Little Rock (Safety Score 35/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 6,887 for Little Rock — 68% lower. Little Rock has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Los Angeles has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 18.6x 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 Little Rock, AR?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Little Rock | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 6,886.8 | 2,212.5 | +4,674.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,672.5 | 728.5 | +943.9 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 7.0 | +10.7 |
| Rape Rate | 115.1 | 40.3 | +74.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 217.9 | 209.9 | +8.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 1,321.4 | 471.4 | +850.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 5,214.3 | 1,483.9 | +3,730.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 937.1 | 372.8 | +564.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,823.8 | 851.5 | +2,972.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 453.4 | 259.6 | +193.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Little Rock, AR to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Rock or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 6,887 for Little Rock — a 68% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Little Rock has a violent crime rate of 1,672.5 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Los Angeles has lower violent crime.
About Little Rock, AR
Little Rock, Arkansas, a city along the Arkansas River, is notable as the site of the 1957 Central High School desegregation crisis. Its population is approximately 203,000, serving as the state capital and a regional hub for commerce and transportation. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 204,247, Little Rock has a total crime rate of 6,886.8 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.