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Is Bogalusa, Louisiana Safe?

Population 10,321 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bogalusa is a smaller community of 10,321 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,395 per 100K.

Bogalusa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBogalusaLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.7325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2241.52111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1395.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate384.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

249/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2242/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bogalusa

Violent crime in Bogalusa is below the national average. The rate of 248.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2241.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,395 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bogalusa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,395
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft384
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bogalusa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bogalusa
248.7
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bogalusa
2241.5
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bogalusa Safety

Is Bogalusa safe?
Not especially. Bogalusa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bogalusa?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2241.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bogalusa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bogalusa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,395 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bogalusa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bogalusa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bogalusa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bogalusa?
No. Crime in Bogalusa has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bogalusa compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Bogalusa ranks behind about 78% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bogalusa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bogalusa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Bogalusa below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 249 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bogalusa?
248.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (30), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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