Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Rock Springs, WY?
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Is Los Angeles or Rock Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Rock Springs is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 60/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,405 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 37% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Rock Springs has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 166.7x 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 | Rock Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,404.9 | +807.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 127.3 | +601.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 4.4 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 22.0 | +18.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 0.0 | +209.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 101.0 | +370.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,277.6 | +206.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 153.7 | +219.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 1,005.4 | -153.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 118.5 | +141.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Rock Springs, WY?
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 Rock Springs safer?
Rock Springs is safer with a total crime rate of 1,405 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 37% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Rock Springs has 127.3. Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs, WY
Rock Springs, Wyoming, a city in Sweetwater County, was historically a melting pot due to its coal mines, attracting over 50 nationalities. Situated along I-80, its population is around 14,000. With a safety score of 60/100 and a population coverage of 22,778, Rock Springs has a total crime rate of 1,404.9 per 100,000 residents.