Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Independence is the safer city with a safety score of 67/100. Independence has a violent crime rate of 676.4/100K compared to 687.3/100K in Lake Charles.
| Metric | Independence Missouri | Lake Charles Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 67/100 | 41/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.4 | 687.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,928.3 | 3,955.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,604.7 | 4,642.6 |
| Murder Rate | 27.3 | 28 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.2 | 106.7 |
| Assault Rate | 456.2 | 474.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 308.7 | 1,144.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,201.6 | 1,923.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 418 | 887.6 |
| Population | 113,879 | 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.