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Los Angeles vs Sacramento: 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 Sacramento's 23 per 1,000, making Sacramento 28% safer overall. Sacramento earns a C+ safety grade compared to Los Angeles's C-. 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%
C+

Sacramento

California

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23/1K
Percentile50%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricLos AngelesSacramento
Overall Crime Rate32/1K23/1K
Violent Crime Rate700.0414.0
Property Crime Rate2500.01886.2
Murder Rate10.28.4
Assault Rate490.2276.2
Robbery Rate140.965.8
Burglary Rate327.5279.7
Theft Rate1736.21539.8
Vehicle Theft Rate273.1297.0

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 1 and Sacramento is safer in 8.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Los Angeles, you have a 1 in 31 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 43 in Sacramento.

Full Safety Reports

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Los Angeles, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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Sacramento, California Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Los Angeles vs Sacramento

Los Angeles Climate Overview

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

Sacramento Climate Overview

Annual High74.1°F
Annual Low50°F
Annual Rain19.6"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthSeptember
Worst MonthJanuary
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ColdComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

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

Sacramento is 9°F warmer in summer than Los Angeles, but Sacramento is 9°F colder in winter than Los Angeles. Los Angeles has more comfortable weather months (12 vs 7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Angeles safer than Sacramento?
As of 2026, Sacramento is 28% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23 per 1,000 residents compared to Los Angeles's 32. Sacramento earns a C+ safety grade vs Los Angeles's C-. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Los Angeles or Sacramento?
Los Angeles has more violent crime at 700 per 100,000 residents. Sacramento is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Los Angeles vs Sacramento?
Los Angeles has a crime rate of 32 per 1,000 (violent: 700/100K, property: 2500/100K). Sacramento has 23 per 1,000 (violent: 414/100K, property: 1886/100K).
Should I move to Los Angeles or Sacramento?
From a safety perspective, Sacramento has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Los Angeles (pop. 3,869,089) and Sacramento (pop. 536,449) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Sacramento's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Los Angeles and Sacramento compare for property crime?
Sacramento has lower property crime at 1886 per 100K vs Los Angeles's 2500. 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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