Is Los Angeles or St. Marys Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Marys is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 59/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 35% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Marys has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 190.9x 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. Marys | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,428.4 | +784.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 291.7 | +436.8 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 5.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 70.4 | -30.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 15.1 | +194.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 201.2 | +270.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 1,136.7 | +347.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 95.6 | +277.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 935.5 | -84.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 105.6 | +154.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or St. Marys safer?
St. Marys is safer with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 35% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while St. Marys has 291.7. St. Marys 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. Marys, GA
St. Marys, Georgia, a coastal city and home to the Cumberland Island National Seashore ferry, boasts a rich maritime history as the second oldest city in the county. With a population around 18,000, it's situated near the Florida border along the St. Marys River. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 19,882, St. Marys has a total crime rate of 1,428.4 per 100,000 residents.