Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Oneonta, NY?
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Is Los Angeles or Oneonta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Oneonta is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 81/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 813 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 63% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oneonta has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 233.9x 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 | Oneonta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 813.2 | +1,399.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 80.1 | +648.5 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 0.0 | +7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 30.8 | +9.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 12.3 | +197.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 37.0 | +434.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 733.1 | +750.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 98.6 | +274.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 616.1 | +235.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 18.5 | +241.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Oneonta, NY?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Oneonta safer?
Oneonta is safer with a total crime rate of 813 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 63% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Oneonta has 80.1. Oneonta 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 Oneonta, NY
Nestled in the northern Catskills, Oneonta, NY, is a college town with a rich railroad history. Its population of around 13,000 includes students from SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College. With a safety score of 81/100 and a population coverage of 16,232, Oneonta has a total crime rate of 813.2 per 100,000 residents.