Is Los Angeles or Northbrook Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Northbrook is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 66/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,226 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 45% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Northbrook has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 113.0x 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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Northbrook — 5-Year Trend
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Los Angeles, CA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Northbrook | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,225.8 | +986.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 17.9 | +710.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 0.0 | +7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 11.9 | +28.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 0.0 | +209.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 6.0 | +465.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,208.0 | +276.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 333.2 | +39.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 812.3 | +39.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 62.5 | +197.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Northbrook safer?
Northbrook is safer with a total crime rate of 1,226 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Northbrook has 17.9. Northbrook 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 Northbrook, IL
Northbrook, a affluent Chicago suburb, is home to the Ed Rudolph Velodrome, a historic outdoor cycling track. Situated primarily within Cook County, its residents enjoy a high median household income. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 33,610, Northbrook has a total crime rate of 1,225.8 per 100,000 residents.