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Is Bossier City or Valdosta Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bossier City is safer than Valdosta (Safety Score 5/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 4,593 per 100,000 versus 4,634 for Valdosta — 1% lower. Bossier City has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Bossier City has a 49% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Bossier City, LA?
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Valdosta — 4-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bossier City | Valdosta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,592.8 | 4,634.2 | -41.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 913.2 | 555.6 | +357.6 |
| Murder Rate | 11.2 | 7.3 | +3.9 |
| Rape Rate | 76.5 | 49.2 | +27.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 59.0 | 114.8 | -55.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 766.5 | 384.4 | +382.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,679.7 | 4,078.6 | -398.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 481.3 | 455.4 | +25.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,808.0 | 3,379.1 | -571.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 390.4 | 244.1 | +146.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bossier City, LA to Valdosta, GA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bossier City or Valdosta safer?
Bossier City is safer with a total crime rate of 4,593 per 100K vs 4,634 for Valdosta — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bossier City has a violent crime rate of 913.2 per 100K while Valdosta has 555.6. Valdosta has lower violent crime.
About Bossier City, LA
Across the Red River from Shreveport, Bossier City is a metropolitan area in northwestern Louisiana. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, it boasts a diverse population and a significant military presence. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 62,750, Bossier City has a total crime rate of 4,592.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, "TitleTown" due to its winning high school football team, is a city in south-central Georgia. It's the county seat of Lowndes County and home to Valdosta State University, with a population around 55,000. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 54,896, Valdosta has a total crime rate of 4,634.2 per 100,000 residents.