Camden, New Jersey was second highest. That's followed by Detroit, Saint Louis and Oakland, in Northern California.
The safest city with the lowest reported crime rate is Ramapo, New York, about 40 miles northwest of New York City. Mission Viejo was second, followed by O'Fallon, Missouri.
The rankings are based on FBI crime statistics.
- Get more L.A. breaking news, weather, traffic and sports
- Have a news tip? Send your tips, video, or pictures