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Is Shreveport, Louisiana Safe?

Population 175,902 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Shreveport has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,506 per 100K.

Shreveport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShreveportLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate364.6325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2265.42111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1506.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate370.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

365/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2265/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shreveport

Violent crime in Shreveport is close to the national average. The rate of 364.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2265.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,506 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shreveport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,506
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft370
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shreveport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shreveport
364.6
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shreveport
2265.4
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shreveport Safety

Is Shreveport safe?
Not especially. Shreveport earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Shreveport?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 364.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2265.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shreveport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shreveport's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,506 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shreveport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shreveport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shreveport?
No. Crime in Shreveport has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Shreveport compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Shreveport 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 Shreveport 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 Shreveport?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Shreveport below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 365 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shreveport?
364.6 per 100,000, which is 0% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (42), 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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