Is Los Angeles or Oregon City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Oregon City is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 55/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 30% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Oregon City has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 102.0x 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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Oregon City — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Oregon City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,555.9 | +656.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 231.1 | +497.4 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 0.0 | +7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 48.4 | -8.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 16.1 | +193.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 166.6 | +304.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,324.8 | +159.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 115.6 | +257.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 1,080.3 | -228.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 129.0 | +130.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Oregon City safer?
Oregon City is safer with a total crime rate of 1,556 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 30% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Oregon City has 231.1. Oregon City 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 Oregon City, OR
Oregon City, the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains, sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. Once the capital of the Oregon Territory, its population is around 38,000. With a safety score of 55/100 and a population coverage of 37,213, Oregon City has a total crime rate of 1,555.9 per 100,000 residents.