Is Los Angeles or New Hope Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New Hope is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 37/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 3% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where New Hope has a 74% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 186.8x 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 Hope — 5-Year Trend
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Los Angeles, CA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | New Hope | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 2,145.8 | +66.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 187.0 | +541.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 4.9 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 29.5 | +10.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 88.6 | +121.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 49.2 | +422.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,958.8 | -474.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 201.8 | +171.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 1,545.4 | -693.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 211.6 | +48.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or New Hope safer?
New Hope is safer with a total crime rate of 2,146 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while New Hope has 187.0. New Hope 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 Hope, MN
New Hope, a first-ring suburb northwest of Minneapolis, was incorporated in 1953. It hosts the annual "New Hope Celebrates" festival and has a diverse population exceeding 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 37/100 and a population coverage of 20,319, New Hope has a total crime rate of 2,145.8 per 100,000 residents.