The city of Lake Charles, located in the Louisiana Metro Area, has been plagued by high levels of crime. With a violent crime rate of 32.5, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7, residents of this area face a constant threat to their safety. This is further compounded by the high rate of property crime, sitting at 63.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. These statistics paint a troubling picture of the state of crime in Lake Charles, and it is clear that more needs to be done to address this issue. The community must come together to find solutions and work towards creating a safer environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lake Charles Metro Area violent crime is 32.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Charles Metro Area property crime is 63.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.