2007-02-09 13:33:00 · 14 answers · asked by justincue7 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities on earth. Like in all large cities, a lot of crime happens there. Because a lot of the media is based in L.A., that crime is heavily reported. That frightens a lot of people. Some people are also scared by the fact that L.A. is a true melting pot, with people of different cultures from all over the world.
The truth is, though, that the crime rate in L.A. is lower than in many other cities, both in America and around the world. You're much more likely to be a crime victim in Houston or Miami than in L.A., and neither of those places is terribly unsafe either. Even the "dangerous" inner city slums in Los Angeles (where chances are you wouldn't think of going anyway) are safer than equivalent places elsewhere. As in any big city, you don't want to take foolish risks, but in general L.A. is perfectly safe.
2007-02-10 06:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"LA" is such a big place, there are so many neighborhoods/cities where you can live. Of course, even within a city or neighborhood, there are safer sections and less-safe sections. In Los Angeles, some nice sections are West LA, Brentwood, Westwood, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Los Feliz, Silverlake, Eagle Rock, Encino, Tarzana, Studio City, Toluca Lake, Granada Hills, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, West Hills, Chatsworth. To the east: South Pasadena, parts of Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Glendora, San Dimas, Laverne, Azusa, Rancho Cucamonga. Along the beach: Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rancho PV. In Orange County aka "The OC": Seal Beach , Huntington Beach , Newport Beach , Corona Del Mar , Laguna Beach , Dana Point , Capistrano Beach , San Clemente , Brea, Yorba Linda, Orange, Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest To the west: Agoura, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Moorpark. This is not an all-inclusive list, but it's a start.
2016-05-24 19:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Los Angeles is like any big city, there is crime. I grew up in a suberb and lived there for years. I wouldnt suggest living in the downtown area but there are alot of very nice places to live in the surrounding areas but it is very expensive and the traffic sucks.
2007-02-09 13:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you choose to live in Los Angeles.
2007-02-09 13:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by katie d 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which part of LA. I suggest moving toward the beach areas.
2007-02-09 13:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The suburbs are for the most part, just stay away from East LA, Compton, Watts, and such.
2007-02-09 13:40:57 · answer #6 · answered by GoNinjaGo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not within a thousand miles. Look at the news paper. I guarantee that every day you will find an article about the violence in LA.
2007-02-09 13:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, Go to South Orange County (south of LA) It is cleaner and newer and better schools (if you have kids).
2007-02-09 13:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by luv3dbb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I think so. I live in L.A. and it's really safe where I am. I guess it depends what area and what neighborhood. =]
2007-02-09 13:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by ILoveReadingBooks 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the neighborhood. But why the hell would you want to live in LA?
2007-02-09 13:47:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋