Is Los Angeles or St. Charles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Charles is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 74/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 54% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Charles has a 91% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 52.6x 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 | St. Charles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,023.0 | +1,189.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 135.8 | +592.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 4.2 | +2.8 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 18.0 | +22.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 18.0 | +191.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 94.3 | +377.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 887.1 | +596.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 54.1 | +318.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 702.8 | +148.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 130.3 | +129.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or St. Charles safer?
St. Charles is safer with a total crime rate of 1,023 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while St. Charles has 135.8. St. Charles 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 St. Charles, MO
St. Charles, Missouri, a historic city along the Missouri River, served as the first state capital. It's the county seat of St. Charles County, a rapidly growing area in greater St. Louis. With a safety score of 74/100 and a population coverage of 72,143, St. Charles has a total crime rate of 1,023.0 per 100,000 residents.