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Is Carencro, Louisiana Safe?

Population 13,224 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,224, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Carencro earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Carencro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarencroLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.6325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1880.82111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1881/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carencro

Violent crime in Carencro is close to the national average. The rate of 344.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1880.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carencro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carencro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carencro
344.6
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carencro
1880.8
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carencro Safety

Is Carencro safe?
Not especially. Carencro earns a C with a crime rate of 222.5 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 Carencro?
222.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1880.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carencro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carencro's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,442 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carencro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carencro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carencro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carencro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Carencro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Carencro compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Carencro ranks behind about 61% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Carencro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Carencro?
Bad. A C grade and 222.5 per-thousand rate put Carencro below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carencro?
344.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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