Fort Polk South, located in the Lake Charles metropolitan area of Louisiana, has a crime rate that is higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 38, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Fort Polk South is 86.4, almost two and a half times the national average of 35.4. These alarming numbers highlight the prevalence of crime in this area and the need for increased efforts to address and reduce it. Residents of Fort Polk South must be vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fort Polk South Metro Area violent crime is 38.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Polk South Metro Area property crime is 86.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fort Polk South, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of DeRidder, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of DeRidder, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.