Crime in Louisiana

The crime rate in Louisiana State is higher than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 30.1 compared to 22.7 for the US as a whole. Similarly, Louisiana's property crime rate stands at 48.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. This shows that Louisiana has a significantly higher level of criminal activity than other states in the US, which can be concerning for residents and visitors alike. Given this fact, it is important to take extra precautions when traveling to or around the state in order to ensure personal safety and security.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Louisiana violent crime is 30.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Louisiana property crime is 48.3. (The US average is 35.4)

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Simmesport, LA Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Simmesport, LA	1,032.8	5,433.3	2,227	8	2003
Moreauville, LA	0.0	0.0	900	18	2018
Cottonport, LA	0.0	1,233.9	1,957	20	2017
St. Francisville, LA	1,147.4	4,589.8	1,687	22	2014
Krotz Springs, LA	662.3	2,897.4	1,205	24	2019
Marksville, LA	2,216.4	6,202.3	5,489	26	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Houston, TX	1072.2	4,319.5	2,177,273	231	2019
Memphis, TN	1,901.4	6,128.4	669,264	309	2019
Dallas, TX	862.9	3,321.3	1,320,939	324	2019
Fort Worth, TX	444.5	2,688.4	670,693	355	2019
Austin, TX	400.9	3,710.5	832,901	360	2019
San Antonio, TX	708.5	4,324.2	1,498,642	417	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Louisiana 28 Reviews

Personal Experience While Living in Sienna Plantat - 2/6/2015
In regards to crime, schools, and some of the management while living there (it being a master planned community in an extraterritorial jurisdiction of Missouri City), I... Read More

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Small town. .but making a comeback ! - 10/24/2012
Lake Charles promises great prosperity in future years. .suffering economically like most smaller cities, there are big plans for future growth in industry and... Read More

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So sad for the people - 7/3/2012
I have lived in Louisiana all my life and never in the past considered leaving. It was the state I was born in. I had hope in this governor that we elected. Bur it... Read More

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