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Is Los Angeles or San Francisco Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than San Francisco (Safety Score 35/100 vs 6/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 4,526 for San Francisco — 51% lower. Los Angeles has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Los Angeles has a 62% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 4.7x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Los Angeles, CA?
Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend
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San Francisco — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 4,525.6 | -2,313.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 596.5 | +132.0 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 4.4 | +2.6 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 34.9 | +5.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 267.2 | -57.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 290.1 | +181.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 3,929.1 | -2,445.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 637.5 | -264.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 2,618.9 | -1,767.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 672.7 | -413.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or San Francisco safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 4,526 for San Francisco — a 51% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while San Francisco has 596.5. San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, a vibrant Northern California port city renowned for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, spans a hilly peninsula. Home to a diverse population of nearly 850,000, it was a pivotal center of the counterculture movement in the 1960s. With a safety score of 6/100 and a population coverage of 802,856, San Francisco has a total crime rate of 4,525.6 per 100,000 residents.