Is Long Beach Safer Than Washington Metropolitan? Crime Rates (2024 FBI Data)

Is Long Beach or Washington Metropolitan Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Long Beach is safer than Washington Metropolitan (Safety Score 8/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 4,156 per 100,000 versus 4,514 for Washington Metropolitan — 8% lower. Long Beach has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Long Beach has a 67% lower rate.

Long Beach — 5-Year Trend

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Washington Metropolitan — 5-Year Trend

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Long Beach, CA

Safety Score 8/100

Coverage 444,232

Total Crime Rate 4,155.7

Category Wins 5/7

Washington Metropolitan, DC

Safety Score 6/100

Coverage 702,250

Total Crime Rate 4,513.9

Category Wins 2/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type	Long Beach	Washington Metropolitan	Difference
Total Crime Rate	4,155.7	4,513.9	-358.2
Violent Crime Rate	676.9	925.9	-249.0
Murder Rate	8.3	25.5	-17.2
Rape Rate	45.0	34.0	+11.0
Robbery Rate	222.6	438.6	-216.0
Aggravated Assault Rate	400.5	427.8	-27.3
Property Crime Rate	3,478.8	3,588.0	-109.2
Burglary Rate	704.8	238.0	+466.9
Larceny-Theft Rate	1,795.7	2,594.5	-798.8
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate	978.3	755.6	+222.8

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach or Washington Metropolitan safer?

Long Beach is safer with a total crime rate of 4,156 per 100K vs 4,514 for Washington Metropolitan — a 8% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Long Beach has a violent crime rate of 676.9 per 100K while Washington Metropolitan has 925.9. 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.

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About Washington Metropolitan, DC

The Washington Metropolitan Area, encompassing the District of Columbia and parts of surrounding states, is the political heart of the United States. Home to federal institutions and national monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, it has a diverse population exceeding 6 million, with a significant proportion of government employees. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 702,250, Washington Metropolitan has a total crime rate of 4,513.9 per 100,000 residents.

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Long Beach vs Washington Metropolitan Crime Comparison