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Is Sulphur, Louisiana Safe?

Population 20,492 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sulphur 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 258.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,467 per 100K.

Sulphur Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSulphurLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.8325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2260.72111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1467.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2261/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sulphur

Violent crime in Sulphur is close to the national average. The rate of 319.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2260.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,467 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sulphur Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,467
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sulphur Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sulphur
319.8
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sulphur
2260.7
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sulphur Safety

Is Sulphur safe?
Not especially. Sulphur earns a D with a crime rate of 258.1 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 Sulphur?
258.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2260.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sulphur safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sulphur's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,467 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sulphur?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sulphur generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sulphur police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sulphur?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sulphur's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Sulphur compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Sulphur ranks behind about 86% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sulphur to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sulphur?
Bad. A D grade and 258.1 per-thousand rate put Sulphur below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sulphur?
319.8 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (64), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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