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Is Youngsville, Louisiana Safe?

Population 19,980 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,980, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Youngsville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,674 per 100K.

Youngsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYoungsvilleLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.2325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1919.32111.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1674.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1919/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Youngsville

Violent crime in Youngsville is below the national average. The rate of 294.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1919.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,674 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Youngsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,674
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Youngsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Youngsville
294.2
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Youngsville
1919.3
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Youngsville Safety

Is Youngsville safe?
Not especially. Youngsville earns a C with a crime rate of 221.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Youngsville?
221.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1919.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Youngsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Youngsville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,674 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Youngsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Youngsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Youngsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Youngsville?
No. Crime in Youngsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Youngsville compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Youngsville ranks behind about 77% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Youngsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Youngsville?
Bad. A C grade and 221.4 per-thousand rate put Youngsville below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Youngsville?
294.2 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (72), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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