Is Raytown or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Raytown is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 5/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 4,601 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 1% lower. Raytown has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Valdosta has a 36% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Raytown, MO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Raytown | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,601.5 | 4,634.2 | -32.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 864.1 | 555.6 | +308.5 |
| Murder Rate | 10.4 | 7.3 | +3.1 |
| Rape Rate | 69.4 | 49.2 | +20.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 156.2 | 114.8 | +41.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 628.1 | 384.4 | +243.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,737.4 | 4,078.6 | -341.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 551.8 | 455.4 | +96.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,123.8 | 3,379.1 | -1,255.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,061.9 | 244.1 | +817.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raytown or Valdosta safer?
Raytown is safer with a total crime rate of 4,601 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Raytown has a violent crime rate of 864.1 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. Valdosta has lower violent crime.
About Raytown, MO
Raytown, a first-ring suburb southeast of Kansas City, Missouri, boasts a rich history as home to the first successful drive-in movie theater. This diverse community, with a population around 30,000, sits at the intersection of several major roadways. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 28,817, Raytown has a total crime rate of 4,601.5 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.