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Is Los Angeles or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Sand Springs (Safety Score 35/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 3,010 for Sand Springs — 26% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Sand Springs has a 91% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 188.6x 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 | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 3,010.0 | -797.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 248.4 | +480.2 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 5.0 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 24.8 | +15.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 19.9 | +190.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 193.7 | +277.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 2,761.6 | -1,277.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 243.4 | +129.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 2,269.9 | -1,418.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 248.4 | +11.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Sand Springs, OK?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Sand Springs safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 3,010 for Sand Springs — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Sand 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 Sand Springs, OK
Sand Springs, a Tulsa suburb, was founded by Charles Page as a home for orphans and widows. Situated along the Arkansas River, its population is around 20,000. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Sand Springs has a total crime rate of 3,010.0 per 100,000 residents.