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Is Alexandria, Louisiana Safe?

Population 42,938 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alexandria is a smaller community of 42,938 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,329 per 100K.

Alexandria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlexandriaLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate452.4325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2064.62111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate325.0--268.2
Theft Rate1329.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate516.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

452/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2065/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alexandria

Violent crime in Alexandria is above the national average. The rate of 452.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2064.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,329 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 325 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Alexandria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault325
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery111
01.8x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,329
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft516
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alexandria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
452.4
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alexandria
2064.6
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandria Safety

Is Alexandria safe?
Not especially. Alexandria earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alexandria?
251.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 452.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2064.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alexandria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alexandria's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,329 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alexandria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alexandria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alexandria?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alexandria's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Alexandria compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Alexandria ranks behind about 71% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alexandria to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alexandria?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.7 per-thousand rate put Alexandria below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 452 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alexandria?
452.4 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (325), robbery (111), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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