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Is Kenner, Louisiana Safe?

Population 65,136 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Kenner runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Kenner Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKennerLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.6325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.82111.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate247.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kenner

Violent crime in Kenner is close to the national average. The rate of 372.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kenner Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary365
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft247
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kenner Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenner
372.6
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kenner
2304.8
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kenner Safety

Is Kenner safe?
Not especially. Kenner earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 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 Kenner?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kenner safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kenner's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kenner?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kenner generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kenner police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kenner?
No. Crime in Kenner has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kenner compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Kenner ranks behind about 84% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kenner to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kenner?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Kenner below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kenner?
372.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (70), 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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