It’s pretty amazing, Los Angeles has far less crime per capita than both Dallas and Houston Texas.
I lived in Dallas for 6 years and it's a great town to live in if you are single and making a little money. Just have to stay away from SOC and the area around Baylor Med Center near downtown.
I agree with the post earlier that mentioned 3 strikes and full sentencing. That when you lock up criminals and throw away the key...... well heck. Your crime rate goes down.