Is Longmont or Mountain View Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Mountain View is safer than Longmont (Safety Score 18/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 3,080 per 100,000 versus 3,089 for Longmont — 0% lower. Longmont has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mountain View has a 100% lower rate.
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Longmont, CO
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Longmont | Mountain View | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,089.0 | 3,080.0 | +9.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 470.3 | 306.9 | +163.4 |
| Murder Rate | 4.1 | 0.0 | +4.1 |
| Rape Rate | 119.9 | 46.7 | +73.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 31.5 | 55.2 | -23.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 313.9 | 205.0 | +108.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,618.7 | 2,773.1 | -154.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 222.5 | 494.7 | -272.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,084.4 | 2,046.4 | +38.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 311.9 | 232.0 | +79.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longmont or Mountain View safer?
Mountain View is safer with a total crime rate of 3,080 per 100K vs 3,089 for Longmont — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Longmont has a violent crime rate of 470.3 per 100K while Mountain View has 306.9. Mountain View has lower violent crime.
About Longmont, CO
Longmont, a city founded by a Chicago company, sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It's home to a diverse population of over 99,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 98,446, Longmont has a total crime rate of 3,089.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Mountain View, CA
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills, Mountain View is a Silicon Valley hub and home to Google's headquarters. It was also the site of the first successful commercial radio station, KQW, in 1909. The city boasts a diverse population of over 80,000 residents. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 81,461, Mountain View has a total crime rate of 3,080.0 per 100,000 residents.