Louisiana Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 868,406 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Louisiana Crime Overview
In 2024, Louisiana reported a total crime rate of 4,632.6 per 100,000 residents — 68% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Louisiana #49 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Louisiana is murder at 2.7x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Louisiana's crime rate decreased by 16.2%, with violent crime down 3.8%.
Within the state, Covington is the safest city (crime rate: 1,185), while Alexandria has the highest rate (9,310).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8,172 | 941.0 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 146 | 16.8 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 460 | 53.0 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 603 | 69.4 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6,956 | 801.0 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 32,058 | 3,691.6 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 5,399 | 621.7 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 23,540 | 2,710.7 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3,119 | 359.2 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Louisiana by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington | 11,641 | 1,185.5 | 171.8 | 78/100 |
| 2 | Mandeville | 13,053 | 1,363.7 | 130.2 | 75/100 |
| 3 | Baker | 11,933 | 2,153.7 | 410.6 | 60/100 |
| 4 | Broussard | 14,906 | 2,348.1 | 194.6 | 57/100 |
| 5 | Zachary | 20,142 | 2,358.3 | 337.6 | 57/100 |
| 6 | Carencro | 13,985 | 2,438.3 | 414.7 | 55/100 |
| 7 | Slidell | 28,449 | 2,541.4 | 256.6 | 53/100 |
| 8 | Lake Charles | 77,982 | 3,082.8 | 613.0 | 43/100 |
| 9 | Kenner | 62,377 | 3,177.5 | 344.7 | 42/100 |
| 10 | Thibodaux | 15,562 | 3,232.2 | 257.0 | 41/100 |
| 11 | Sulphur | 19,955 | 3,292.4 | 375.9 | 40/100 |
| 12 | Minden | 11,050 | 3,330.3 | 796.4 | 39/100 |
| 13 | Morgan City | 10,701 | 3,382.9 | 551.4 | 38/100 |
| 14 | Ruston | 22,259 | 3,387.4 | 431.3 | 38/100 |
| 15 | Gretna | 16,788 | 4,229.2 | 428.9 | 23/100 |
| 16 | Gonzales | 14,259 | 4,299.0 | 364.7 | 21/100 |
| 17 | Bossier City | 62,750 | 4,592.8 | 913.2 | 16/100 |
| 18 | Shreveport | 175,092 | 5,220.1 | 1,229.6 | 5/100 |
| 19 | Natchitoches | 16,945 | 5,275.9 | 891.1 | 4/100 |
| 20 | Bogalusa | 10,252 | 5,345.3 | 1,131.5 | 2/100 |
| 21 | Lafayette | 121,471 | 5,413.6 | 1,066.1 | 1/100 |
| 22 | Opelousas | 15,263 | 6,401.1 | 1,382.4 | 1/100 |
| 23 | West Monroe | 12,368 | 7,042.4 | 1,156.2 | 1/100 |
| 24 | Monroe | 46,290 | 7,625.8 | 1,892.4 | 1/100 |
| 25 | Alexandria | 42,933 | 9,309.9 | 2,713.5 | 1/100 |
Louisiana Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 868,406 | 4,632.6 | 941.0 | 3,691.6 |
| 2023 | 1,441,597 | 5,528.5 | 978.2 | 4,550.4 |
| 2022 | 1,489,865 | 5,536.7 | 1,058.9 | 4,477.8 |
| 2021 | 1,532,854 | 5,039.2 | 1,090.0 | 3,949.2 |
| 2020 | 1,588,140 | 5,437.4 | 994.1 | 4,443.3 |
| 2019 | 1,617,322 | 5,782.7 | 865.6 | 4,917.1 |
Louisiana vs Neighboring States
How does Louisiana's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4,632.6 | 941.0 | 3,691.6 | — |
| Mississippi | 2,336.5 | 242.6 | 2,093.9 | -49.6% |
| Texas | 2,965.7 | 467.4 | 2,498.3 | -36.0% |
| Arkansas | 3,626.3 | 777.0 | 2,849.3 | -21.7% |
Among neighboring states, Mississippi has the lowest crime rate (2,337 per 100K). Arkansas has the highest (3,626 per 100K).