Is Los Angeles or Minot Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Minot is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 49/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 22% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Minot has a 79% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 80.7x 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 | Los Angeles | Minot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,721.9 | +490.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 318.9 | +409.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 2.1 | +4.8 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 53.2 | -12.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 44.6 | +165.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 219.0 | +252.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,403.0 | +80.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 240.2 | +132.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 939.6 | -88.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 223.2 | +36.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Minot safer?
Minot is safer with a total crime rate of 1,722 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 22% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Minot has 318.9. Minot 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 Minot, ND
Minot, home to the Scandinavian Heritage Park, sits in northern North Dakota. This city of about 48,000 residents is a regional hub near the Canadian border. With a safety score of 49/100 and a population coverage of 47,041, Minot has a total crime rate of 1,721.9 per 100,000 residents.