Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Oak Harbor, WA?
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Is Los Angeles or Oak Harbor Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oak Harbor is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 75/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 991 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 55% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Oak Harbor has a 98% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 159.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Los Angeles, CA?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Oak Harbor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 990.9 | +1,221.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 113.4 | +615.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 4.2 | +2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 33.6 | +6.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 4.2 | +205.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 71.4 | +400.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 877.5 | +606.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 113.4 | +259.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 629.8 | +221.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 134.4 | +125.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Oak Harbor, WA?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Oak Harbor safer?
Oak Harbor is safer with a total crime rate of 991 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Oak Harbor has 113.4. Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor, on Whidbey Island, is home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, a significant employer. Its population of around 25,000 enjoys proximity to Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. With a safety score of 75/100 and a population coverage of 23,817, Oak Harbor has a total crime rate of 990.9 per 100,000 residents.