Metairie, LA is known for having a higher rate of crime than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Metairie is 41.5, which is almost double the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Metairie is 69.1 which is also more than double the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Metairie has an elevated level of criminal activity compared to other areas in America and makes it a risky place to live or visit. Therefore, it's important for residents to take extra safety precautions and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Metairie violent crime is 41.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Metairie property crime is 69.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Metairie, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Kenner, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Kenner, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.