Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lancaster is the safer city with a safety score of 71/100. Lake Charles has a violent crime rate of 687.3/100K compared to 551.4/100K in Lancaster.
| Metric | Lake Charles Louisiana | Lancaster Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 41/100 | 71/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 687.3 | 551.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,955.3 | 1,748.1 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,642.6 | 2,299.5 |
| Murder Rate | 28 | 28.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.7 | 119.2 |
| Assault Rate | 474.1 | 340.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,144.5 | 518.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,923.1 | 799.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 887.6 | 430.2 |
| Population | 324,107 | 34,954 |
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.