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Is Natchitoches, Louisiana Safe?

Population 17,146 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Natchitoches is a smaller community of 17,146 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,342 per 100K.

Natchitoches Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNatchitochesLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.1325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2154.82111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1342.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2155/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Natchitoches

Violent crime in Natchitoches is below the national average. The rate of 287.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2154.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,342 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Natchitoches Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,342
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Natchitoches Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Natchitoches
287.1
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Natchitoches
2154.8
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Natchitoches Safety

Is Natchitoches safe?
Not especially. Natchitoches earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Natchitoches?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2154.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Natchitoches safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Natchitoches's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,342 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Natchitoches?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Natchitoches generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Natchitoches police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Natchitoches?
Crime rates have held steady in Natchitoches, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Natchitoches compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Natchitoches ranks behind about 79% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Natchitoches below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Natchitoches?
287.1 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (60), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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