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Safest Cities in Louisiana — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 33 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Covington is the safest city in Louisiana with a crime rate of 20.3 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Opelousas (20.7/1K) and Pineville (21.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 33 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
24.4per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
413per 100K
Avg Property Crime
2026per 100K

All 33 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Covington
B-
20.3
2Opelousas
B-
20.7
3Pineville
B-
21.2
4Gretna
B-
21.4
5Gonzales
B-
21.4
6Zachary
B-
21.8
7Central
B-
22
8Youngsville
B-
22.2
9Carencro
B-
22.3
10Mandeville
B-
22.9
11Lake Charles
C+
23.1
12Slidell
C+
23.4
13Baker
C+
23.6
14Crowley
C+
23.7
15Hammond
C+
24
16West Monroe
C+
24
17Broussard
C+
24.1
18Natchitoches
C+
24.3
19Alexandria
C+
24.4
20Minden
C+
24.7
21Ruston
C+
24.8
22Bogalusa
C+
24.9
23Shreveport
C+
25.2
24New Iberia
C+
25.3
25Sulphur
C+
25.4
26Morgan City
C+
25.7
27Thibodaux
C+
25.8
28Kenner
C+
25.9
29Abbeville
C+
25.9
30St. George
C+
26.1
31Monroe
C
27.3
32Bossier City
C
27.4
33New Orleans
D-
39.5

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Louisiana (2027)

1
D-
New Orleans39.5/1K · High Risk · Violent: 750/100K
2
C
Bossier City27.4/1K · Elevated · Violent: 390/100K
3
C
Monroe27.3/1K · Elevated · Violent: 472/100K
4
C+
St. George26.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 495/100K
5
C+
Abbeville25.9/1K · Moderate · Violent: 447/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Louisiana in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Covington is the safest city in Louisiana with a crime rate of 20.3 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 57% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Louisiana for 2027?
The safest cities in Louisiana for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Covington, Opelousas, Pineville, Gretna, Gonzales, Zachary, Central, Youngsville, Carencro, Mandeville. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Louisiana in 2027?
New Orleans has the highest crime rate in Louisiana at 39.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a D- safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Louisiana 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Louisiana safe to live in 2027?
Louisiana has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 413 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Covington earns a B- while New Orleans gets a D-.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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