Central, LA has been struggling with high rates of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 43.1, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Central, LA are more likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in Central, LA is also significantly higher than the national average, with a rate of 76 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Central, LA and the need for effective measures to address and reduce it.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Central violent crime is 43.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Central property crime is 76.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Central, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Baker, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Baker, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.