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Is New Iberia, Louisiana Safe?

Population 26,533 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in New Iberia runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

New Iberia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew IberiaLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.7325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2326.52111.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate529.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

237/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2327/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Iberia

Violent crime in New Iberia is below the national average. The rate of 236.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2326.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Iberia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft529
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Iberia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Iberia
236.7
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Iberia
2326.5
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Iberia Safety

Is New Iberia safe?
Not especially. New Iberia earns a D with a crime rate of 256.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Iberia?
256.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2326.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Iberia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Iberia's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,396 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Iberia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Iberia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Iberia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Iberia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Iberia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does New Iberia compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. New Iberia ranks behind about 83% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is New Iberia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Iberia?
Bad. A D grade and 256.3 per-thousand rate put New Iberia below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 237 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Iberia?
236.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (43), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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