Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Bakersfield is the safer city with a safety score of 43/100. Bakersfield has a violent crime rate of 354.1/100K compared to 687.3/100K in Lake Charles.
| Metric | Bakersfield California | Lake Charles Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 43/100 | 41/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 354.1 | 687.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,196.9 | 3,955.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,551.1 | 4,642.6 |
| Murder Rate | 17.6 | 28 |
| Robbery Rate | 116.8 | 106.7 |
| Assault Rate | 171.5 | 474.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 761.8 | 1,144.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,858.4 | 1,923.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 576.8 | 887.6 |
| Population | 400,000 | 324,107 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.