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Is Bossier City, Louisiana Safe?

Population 63,259 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bossier City has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 283.8 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,169 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Bossier City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBossier CityLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.3325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2539.22111.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate2169.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate339.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

283.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2539/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bossier City

Violent crime in Bossier City is below the national average. The rate of 299.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2539.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,169 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bossier City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary422
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,169
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft339
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bossier City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bossier City
299.3
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bossier City
2539.2
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bossier City Safety

Is Bossier City safe?
Not especially. Bossier City earns a D- with a crime rate of 283.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bossier City?
283.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2539.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bossier City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bossier City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,169 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bossier City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bossier City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bossier City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bossier City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bossier City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Bossier City compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Bossier City ranks behind about 96% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Bossier City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bossier City?
Bad. A D- grade and 283.8 per-thousand rate put Bossier City below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bossier City?
299.3 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (49), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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