Ruston, LA has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the US average. The violent crime rate in Ruston is 28.9, compared to the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ruston is 46.3, much higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that those living in Ruston face a greater risk of being victims of both violent and property crime compared to other parts of the country. It is important to take extra precautions when living in Ruston to ensure one's safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ruston violent crime is 28.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Ruston property crime is 46.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.