Hammond, LA has a much higher crime rate than the U.S. average. The violent crime rate in Hammond is 61.8 compared to the U.S. average of 22.7 and the property crime rate is 96 compared to 35.4 for the U.S. as a whole. This indicates that Hammond has a significantly higher risk of both violent and property crimes when compared to national averages, making the city an unsafe area for both residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hammond violent crime is 61.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Hammond property crime is 96.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.