Very Safe · Population: 282,806
Lafayette, Louisiana is one of the safer cities in the US, with a safety score of 73/100. The violent crime rate of 312.1 per 100K is near the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 282,806, Lafayette reported 883 violent crimes and 5,160 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 16.3 per 100K |
| Rape | 27.1 per 100K |
| Robbery | 94.4 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 174.3 per 100K |
| Burglary | 430.8 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 990.4 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 403.4 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 882 |
| Property Crimes | 5,160 |
| Total Crimes | 6,042 |
With a safety score of 73/100, Lafayette is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 85% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.