Moving from Los Angeles, CA to River Grove, IL?
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Is Los Angeles or River Grove Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, River Grove is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 56/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 31% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where River Grove has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 372.7x 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 | River Grove | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,531.5 | +681.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 88.4 | +640.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 0.0 | +7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 19.6 | +20.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 39.3 | +170.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 29.5 | +441.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,443.2 | +40.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 608.7 | -235.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 657.8 | +193.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 176.7 | +82.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to River Grove, IL?
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 River Grove safer?
River Grove is safer with a total crime rate of 1,532 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while River Grove has 88.4. River Grove 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 River Grove, IL
River Grove, a small Cook County village bordering Chicago, is home to Triton College. Settled along the Des Plaines River, it was incorporated in 1912. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 10,186, River Grove has a total crime rate of 1,531.5 per 100,000 residents.