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Is Monroe, Louisiana Safe?

Population 46,860 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monroe has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 284.1 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,133 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.6325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2418.32111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate2133.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate498.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2418/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is above the national average. The rate of 422.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2418.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,133 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,133
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft498
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
422.6
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
2418.3
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Monroe?
284.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2418.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,133 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
Crime rates have held steady in Monroe, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 90% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Monroe?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.1 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
422.6 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (70), and murder (5.0) 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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