The small town of Hessmer, Louisiana, with a population of just over 700, may seem like a peaceful and quiet community. However, recent statistics show that the crime rate in this town is higher than the national average. According to
Violent Crime in Hessmer is 29.4, which is higher than the US average of 22.7, and Property Crime in Hessmer is 33.6, just slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of this town face a higher risk of being involved in a violent crime or having their property stolen compared to the rest of the country. This concerning trend highlights the need for increased efforts to address and prevent crime in Hessmer.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hessmer (zip 71341) violent crime is 29.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Hessmer (zip 71341) property crime is 33.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hessmer, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marksville, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marksville, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.