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Is Slidell, Louisiana Safe?

Population 28,341 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Slidell is a smaller community of 28,341 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,745 per 100K.

Slidell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSlidellLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.3325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2056.12111.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1745.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate503.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2056/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Slidell

Violent crime in Slidell is below the national average. The rate of 307.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2056.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,745 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Slidell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,745
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft503
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Slidell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Slidell
307.3
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Slidell
2056.1
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Slidell Safety

Is Slidell safe?
Not especially. Slidell earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Slidell?
236.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2056.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Slidell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Slidell's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,745 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Slidell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Slidell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Slidell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Slidell?
Crime rates have held steady in Slidell, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Slidell compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Slidell ranks behind about 75% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Slidell 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 Slidell?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.3 per-thousand rate put Slidell below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Slidell?
307.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) 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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