Crime Rates and Safety in Louisiana

Louisiana consistently ranks among the highest-crime states in the country. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive those numbers, but elevated rates extend to several mid-sized cities as well.

33 cities tracked. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

326per 100K (below national avg of 363.8)

Avg Property Crime Rate

2112per 100K (above national avg of 1,832.3)

All 33 Cities in Louisiana

City	Grade	Population	Percentile
New Orleans	F	362,154	7%
Shreveport	D	175,902	18%
Lake Charles	C-	82,676	27%
St. George	D-	78,536	15%
Kenner	D	65,136	16%
Bossier City	D-	63,259	12%
Monroe	D-	46,860	12%
Alexandria	D+	42,938	21%
Central	C	30,313	32%
Slidell	C-	28,341	27%
New Iberia	D	26,533	20%
Hammond	D+	24,032	24%
Ruston	D+	22,397	21%
Zachary	C	20,621	34%
Sulphur	D	20,492	19%
Youngsville	C	19,980	32%
Gretna	C	17,360	37%
Natchitoches	D+	17,146	24%
Broussard	D+	15,799	24%
Thibodaux	D	15,573	18%
Opelousas	C+	15,098	40%
Pineville	C	13,967	37%
Gonzales	C	13,930	35%
Carencro	C	13,224	32%
Mandeville	C-	12,918	29%
West Monroe	C-	12,478	25%
Baker	C-	12,136	27%
Covington	C+	11,721	42%
Crowley	C-	11,223	27%
Minden	D+	11,103	22%
Abbeville	D	10,861	17%
Morgan City	D	10,757	19%
Bogalusa	D+	10,321	22%

Neighboring States

Texas Arkansas Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Safety

What is the safest city in Louisiana?

Covington, with a C+ grade and a crime rate of 197.3 per 1,000 residents. It ranks above 42% of all US cities.

How does Louisiana compare to the national average for crime?

Louisiana runs below the national average for violent crime, at 326 per 100K vs. the national 363.8. Property crime averages 2112 per 100K (national: 1,832.3).

Which city in Louisiana has the most crime?

New Orleans has the highest crime rate among tracked Louisiana cities, with a F grade and 311.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many cities are tracked in Louisiana?

33 cities with available FBI UCR crime data.

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