Taft, Louisiana is a small town with a population of just over 2,000 people. Despite its small size, the crime rates in Taft are concerning. According to background information provided, the violent crime rate in Taft is 16.8, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Taft is 23.9, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This suggests that while violent crimes may be less prevalent in Taft compared to the rest of the United States, property crimes are still a major issue in the town. This could be attributed to the town's close proximity to larger cities, making it a target for theft and other property crimes. Residents of Taft must remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property in order to combat these crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Taft violent crime is 16.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Taft property crime is 23.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Taft, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Harahan, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Harahan, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.