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Is Pineville, Louisiana Safe?

Population 13,967 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pineville is a smaller community of 13,967 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,161 per 100K.

Pineville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinevilleLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.2325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1790.42111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1161.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1790/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pineville

Violent crime in Pineville is below the national average. The rate of 301.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1790.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,161 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pineville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,161
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pineville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pineville
301.2
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pineville
1790.4
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pineville Safety

Is Pineville safe?
Not especially. Pineville earns a C with a crime rate of 209.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pineville?
209.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1790.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pineville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pineville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pineville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pineville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pineville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pineville?
Crime rates have held steady in Pineville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Pineville compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Pineville ranks behind about 65% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Pineville 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 Pineville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pineville?
301.2 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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