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Is St. George, Louisiana Safe?

Population 78,536 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. George has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 273.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,738 per 100K.

St. George Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. GeorgeLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate456.3325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.92111.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1738.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate536.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

456/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2278/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. George

Violent crime in St. George is above the national average. The rate of 456.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,738 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

St. George Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary337
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,738
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft536
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. George Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. George
456.3
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. George
2277.9
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. George Safety

Is St. George safe?
Not especially. St. George earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in St. George?
273.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 456.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. George safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. George's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,738 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. George?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. George generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. George police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. George?
No. Crime in St. George has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does St. George compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. St. George ranks behind about 77% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. George to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in St. George?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.4 per-thousand rate put St. George below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 456 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. George?
456.3 per 100,000, which is 25% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (69), and murder (8.0) 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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