Moving from Lafayette, LA to Springfield, MO?
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Is Lafayette, LA or Springfield, MO Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Springfield, MO is safer than Lafayette, LA (Safety Score 3/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 5,364 per 100,000 versus 5,414 for Lafayette, LA — 1% lower. Lafayette has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Springfield has a 60% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lafayette, LA?
Lafayette — 5-Year Trend
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Springfield — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lafayette | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,413.6 | 5,364.0 | +49.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,066.1 | 1,179.3 | -113.2 |
| Murder Rate | 14.8 | 5.9 | +9.0 |
| Rape Rate | 33.8 | 104.4 | -70.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 69.2 | 123.7 | -54.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 948.4 | 944.1 | +4.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,347.5 | 4,184.7 | +162.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 661.1 | 726.6 | -65.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,227.9 | 3,001.3 | +226.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 458.6 | 456.8 | +1.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Lafayette, LA to Springfield, MO?
An out-of-state move adds new driver's license, plates, voter registration and deadlines that differ by state. The Moving Checklist Planner dates every task from your move-in day — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lafayette or Springfield safer?
Springfield, MO is safer with a total crime rate of 5,364 per 100K vs 5,414 for Lafayette, LA — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lafayette has a violent crime rate of 1,066.1 per 100K while Springfield has 1,179.3. Lafayette has lower violent crime.
About Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, at the heart of Acadiana, is a vibrant hub of Cajun and Creole culture, known for its lively music and food scene. Situated along the Vermilion River, it's the most populous city in the Lafayette metropolitan area. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 121,471, Lafayette has a total crime rate of 5,413.6 per 100,000 residents.
About Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO, "Queen City of the Ozarks," is a regional hub in southwest Missouri. Home to Bass Pro Shops' first store, it's a growing metropolitan area with a population of over 169,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 170,527, Springfield has a total crime rate of 5,364.0 per 100,000 residents.