Is Los Angeles or New Baltimore Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Baltimore is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 94/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 443 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 80% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New Baltimore has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 317.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend
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New Baltimore — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | New Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 443.1 | +1,769.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 41.8 | +686.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 0.0 | +7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 25.1 | +15.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 0.0 | +209.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 16.7 | +454.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 401.3 | +1,082.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 16.7 | +356.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 351.1 | +500.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 33.4 | +226.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or New Baltimore safer?
New Baltimore is safer with a total crime rate of 443 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while New Baltimore has 41.8. New Baltimore 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 New Baltimore, MI
New Baltimore, Michigan, a city incorporated in 1867, sits along Anchor Bay of Lake St. Clair. This small community in Macomb County has a population of just over 12,000. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 11,961, New Baltimore has a total crime rate of 443.1 per 100,000 residents.