Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lake Charles is the safer city with a safety score of 41/100. Hattiesburg has a violent crime rate of 457.7/100K compared to 687.3/100K in Lake Charles.
| Metric | Hattiesburg Mississippi | Lake Charles Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 38/100 | 41/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 457.7 | 687.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,467.4 | 3,955.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,925.1 | 4,642.6 |
| Murder Rate | 17 | 28 |
| Robbery Rate | 137.6 | 106.7 |
| Assault Rate | 268.6 | 474.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 798.2 | 1,144.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,983.3 | 1,923.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 685.9 | 887.6 |
| Population | 192,569 | 324,107 |
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.