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Los Angeles vs Phoenix: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Los Angeles has a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 residents vs Phoenix's 37.5 per 1,000, making Los Angeles 15% safer overall. Los Angeles earns a C- safety grade compared to Phoenix's D. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Los Angeles

California

Overall GradeC-
Violent CrimeD
Property CrimeC
Crime Rate32/1K
Percentile27%
D

Phoenix

Arizona

Overall GradeD
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeD
Crime Rate37.5/1K
Percentile17%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLos AngelesPhoenix
Overall Crime Rate32/1K37.5/1K
Violent Crime Rate700.0550.0
Property Crime Rate2500.03200.0
Murder Rate10.28.0
Assault Rate490.2436.3
Robbery Rate140.9120.2
Burglary Rate327.5411.7
Theft Rate1736.22759.4
Vehicle Theft Rate273.1680.5

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Los Angeles is safer in 5 and Phoenix is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Los Angeles, you have a 1 in 31 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 27 in Phoenix.

Full Safety Reports

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Los Angeles, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
D
Phoenix, Arizona Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Los Angeles vs Phoenix

Los Angeles Climate Overview

Annual High75°F
Annual Low56.7°F
Annual Rain14.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months12
Best MonthJune
Worst MonthFebruary
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Phoenix Climate Overview

Annual High86.8°F
Annual Low62.4°F
Annual Rain7.3"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months6
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthJuly
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarmHot

Monthly Temperature Comparison

Los AngelesPhoenixHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Phoenix is 21°F warmer in summer than Los Angeles, but Phoenix is 5°F colder in winter than Los Angeles. Los Angeles is wetter with 15" of annual rain compared to 7". Los Angeles has more comfortable weather months (12 vs 6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Angeles safer than Phoenix?
As of 2026, Los Angeles is 15% safer overall, with a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 residents compared to Phoenix's 37.5. Los Angeles earns a C- safety grade vs Phoenix's D. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Los Angeles or Phoenix?
Los Angeles has more violent crime at 700 per 100,000 residents. Phoenix is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Los Angeles vs Phoenix?
Los Angeles has a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 2500/100K). Phoenix has 37.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3200/100K).
Should I move to Los Angeles or Phoenix?
From a safety perspective, Los Angeles has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Los Angeles (pop. 3,869,089) and Phoenix (pop. 1,665,481) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Los Angeles's C- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Los Angeles and Phoenix compare for property crime?
Los Angeles has lower property crime at 2500 per 100K vs Phoenix's 3200. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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