Is Los Angeles or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 35/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 52% lower. Los Angeles has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Los Angeles has a 64% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 69.2x 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?
Los Angeles — 5-Year Trend
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Valdosta — 4-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Los Angeles | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,212.5 | 4,634.2 | -2,421.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 728.5 | 555.6 | +172.9 |
| Murder Rate | 7.0 | 7.3 | -0.3 |
| Rape Rate | 40.3 | 49.2 | -8.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 209.9 | 114.8 | +95.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 471.4 | 384.4 | +87.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,483.9 | 4,078.6 | -2,594.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.8 | 455.4 | -82.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 851.5 | 3,379.1 | -2,527.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 259.6 | 244.1 | +15.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles or Valdosta safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 52% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 728.5 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. Valdosta 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 Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.