Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Mesa, AZ?
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Is Los Angeles or Mesa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Mesa is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 42/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,948 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 12% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Mesa has a 76% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 7.4x 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 SAFER than Los Angeles, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,947.9 | +264.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 483.3 | +245.3 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 2.7 | +4.2 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 44.2 | -3.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 50.2 | +159.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 385.5 | +85.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,464.6 | +19.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 187.7 | +185.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 1,078.5 | -227.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 198.4 | +61.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Mesa, AZ?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Mesa safer?
Mesa is safer with a total crime rate of 1,948 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Mesa has 483.3. Mesa has lower violent crime.
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.
About Mesa, AZ
Mesa, Arizona, a sprawling Sonoran Desert city, is home to a significant proportion of the state's Mormon population, reflecting its early agricultural settlements. It's the most populous city in the East Valley, bordering Tempe to the west. With a safety score of 42/100 and a population coverage of 513,585, Mesa has a total crime rate of 1,947.9 per 100,000 residents.