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Los Angeles vs New Hope Crime Comparison

Side-by-side crime rates, safety scores, and trends based on FBI data.

Full report: Los Angeles crime rate · New Hope crime rate

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Is Los Angeles or New Hope Safer?

According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 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.

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Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend

Flat Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

New Hope — 5-Year Trend

Increasing Violent Decreasing Property Decreasing Total

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA
Safety Score 35/100
Coverage 3,796,352
Total Crime Rate 2,212.5
Category Wins 2/7

New Hope, MN

New Hope, MN
Safety Score 37/100
Coverage 20,319
Total Crime Rate 2,145.8
Category Wins 5/7

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.

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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.

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