Is Longmont or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, San Diego is safer than Longmont (Safety Score 38/100 vs 18/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 3,089 for Longmont — 33% lower. Longmont has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Longmont has a 59% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 14.1x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Longmont | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,089.0 | 2,082.4 | +1,006.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 470.3 | 412.4 | +57.9 |
| Murder Rate | 4.1 | 2.5 | +1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 119.9 | 21.4 | +98.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 31.5 | 77.4 | -45.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 313.9 | 310.9 | +2.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,618.7 | 1,670.0 | +948.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 222.5 | 187.4 | +35.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,084.4 | 1,087.1 | +997.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 311.9 | 395.5 | -83.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longmont or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 3,089 for Longmont — a 33% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Longmont has a violent crime rate of 470.3 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. San Diego 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 San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.