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Is Crowley, Louisiana Safe?

Population 11,223 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,223, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Crowley earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,888 per 100K.

Crowley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrowleyLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.5325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2111.12111.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1888.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2111/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crowley

Violent crime in Crowley is below the national average. The rate of 245.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2111.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,888 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crowley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,888
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crowley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crowley
245.5
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crowley
2111.1
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crowley Safety

Is Crowley safe?
Not especially. Crowley earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crowley?
235.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2111.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crowley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Crowley's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,888 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crowley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crowley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crowley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crowley?
Crime rates have held steady in Crowley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Crowley compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Crowley 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 Crowley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Crowley?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.7 per-thousand rate put Crowley below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Crowley?
245.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (55), and murder (2.0) 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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