Is Los Angeles or Taunton Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Taunton is safer than Los Angeles (Safety Score 63/100 vs 35/100), with a total crime rate of 1,282 per 100,000 versus 2,212 for Los Angeles — 42% lower. Los Angeles has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Taunton has a 87% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 61.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Taunton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 1,281.6 | +930.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 447.7 | +280.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 1.6 | +5.3 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 19.4 | +20.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 27.5 | +182.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 399.2 | +72.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 834.0 | +650.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 116.4 | +256.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 631.9 | +219.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 85.7 | +174.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Taunton safer?
Taunton is safer with a total crime rate of 1,282 per 100K vs 2,212 for Los Angeles — a 42% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Taunton has 447.7. Taunton 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 Taunton, MA
Taunton, the "Silver City," is located on the Taunton River, roughly 40 miles south of Boston. This historic city, once a center for the silver industry, has a population of over 59,000 residents. With a safety score of 63/100 and a population coverage of 61,874, Taunton has a total crime rate of 1,281.6 per 100,000 residents.