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Is Hammond, Louisiana Safe?

Population 24,032 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,032, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hammond earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,261 per 100K.

Hammond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHammondLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate352.1325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2084.52111.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1261.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate413.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

352/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2085/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hammond

Violent crime in Hammond is close to the national average. The rate of 352.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2084.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,261 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hammond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,261
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft413
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hammond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammond
352.1
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammond
2084.5
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hammond Safety

Is Hammond safe?
Not especially. Hammond earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.7 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 Hammond?
243.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 352.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2084.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hammond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hammond's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,261 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hammond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hammond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hammond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hammond?
Crime rates have held steady in Hammond, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Hammond compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Hammond ranks behind about 84% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hammond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hammond?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.7 per-thousand rate put Hammond below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 352 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hammond?
352.1 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) 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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