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Is Zachary, Louisiana Safe?

Population 20,621 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,621, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Zachary earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,105 per 100K.

Zachary Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZacharyLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate335.5325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1837.12111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1105.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zachary

Violent crime in Zachary is close to the national average. The rate of 335.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1837.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,105 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zachary Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,105
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zachary Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zachary
335.5
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zachary
1837.1
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zachary Safety

Is Zachary safe?
Not especially. Zachary earns a C with a crime rate of 217.3 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 Zachary?
217.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 335.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1837.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zachary safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zachary's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,105 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zachary?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zachary generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zachary police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zachary?
No. Crime in Zachary has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Zachary compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Zachary ranks behind about 71% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Zachary to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Zachary?
Bad. A C grade and 217.3 per-thousand rate put Zachary below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zachary?
335.5 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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