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Is Abbeville, Louisiana Safe?

Population 10,861 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Abbeville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,914 per 100K.

Abbeville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAbbevilleLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.7325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2252.12111.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1914.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate348.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

264.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2252/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Abbeville

Violent crime in Abbeville is close to the national average. The rate of 389.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2252.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,914 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Abbeville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,914
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft348
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Abbeville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Abbeville
389.7
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Abbeville
2252.1
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Abbeville Safety

Is Abbeville safe?
Not especially. Abbeville earns a D with a crime rate of 264.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Abbeville?
264.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2252.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Abbeville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Abbeville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,914 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Abbeville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Abbeville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Abbeville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Abbeville?
No. Crime in Abbeville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Abbeville compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Abbeville ranks behind about 90% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Abbeville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Abbeville?
Bad. A D grade and 264.2 per-thousand rate put Abbeville below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Abbeville?
389.7 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (91), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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