Louisiana Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 64 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
414.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
1439.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
42/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Louisiana
National Context
Louisiana Crime Rates Sit Below National Averages
Louisiana reports an average total crime rate of 1,853.7 per 100K residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5 per 100K. While the state appears safer than the national benchmark overall, regional disparities create a complex safety landscape for residents. The state successfully maintains a total crime rate that is approximately 22% lower than the country at large.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Incidents Outpace Violent Crimes Statewide
Property crime dominates the landscape at 1,439.4 incidents per 100K, though this remains well below the national property average of 2,015.7. Conversely, Louisiana's violent crime rate of 414.3 per 100K exceeds the national average of 369.8. This suggests that while theft is less common here than elsewhere, violent encounters occur more frequently than the national median.
Safest Counties
Quiet Corridors in Assumption and Red River
Assumption, Natchitoches, and Red River Parishes all report a remarkable total crime rate of 0.0 per 100K residents. These areas represent the peak of safety within the state, showing no reported violent or property crimes in the current dataset. Their rural character and community-focused policing contribute to these standout safety figures.
Crime Hotspots
Urban Centers Face Intense Safety Challenges
Bossier Parish records the state's highest total crime rate at 9,760.4 per 100K, driven largely by property crimes. Orleans and Ouachita Parishes follow with rates of 6,036.2 and 5,526.8 per 100K respectively. These figures reflect the concentrated pressures on law enforcement in Louisiana's most populated and active metropolitan hubs.
The Takeaway
A State of Sharp Safety Contrasts
Louisiana offers a diverse safety profile where residents in rural parishes experience near-zero crime while urban dwellers face rates well above the national average. Movers should prioritize local parish data over state trends, as violent crime remains a persistent challenge despite lower-than-average property crime. Overall, the state rewards those who research specific neighborhoods and invest in community awareness.
Safest Counties
All Louisiana Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.