Is Long Beach or Louisville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Louisville Metro is safer than Long Beach (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100,000 versus 4,156 for Long Beach — 3% lower. Long Beach has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Long Beach has a 62% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Long Beach | Louisville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,155.7 | 4,034.8 | +121.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.9 | 708.6 | -31.7 |
| Murder Rate | 8.3 | 21.7 | -13.4 |
| Rape Rate | 45.0 | 30.7 | +14.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 222.6 | 128.2 | +94.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 400.5 | 526.7 | -126.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,478.8 | 3,326.2 | +152.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 704.8 | 455.6 | +249.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,795.7 | 2,086.6 | -290.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 978.3 | 783.9 | +194.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Beach or Louisville Metro safer?
Louisville Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100K vs 4,156 for Long Beach — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Long Beach has a violent crime rate of 676.9 per 100K while Louisville Metro has 708.6. Long Beach has lower violent crime.
About Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern California, is home to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner. It boasts a diverse population exceeding 460,000, situated at the southern end of Los Angeles County. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 444,232, Long Beach has a total crime rate of 4,155.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Louisville Metro, KY
Louisville Metro, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby, sprawls along the Ohio River. This consolidated city-county is Kentucky's most populous, with a diverse urban and suburban landscape. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 676,843, Louisville Metro has a total crime rate of 4,034.8 per 100,000 residents.