Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lake Charles is the safer city with a safety score of 41/100. Jackson has a violent crime rate of 1,213.8/100K compared to 687.3/100K in Lake Charles.
| Metric | Jackson Mississippi | Lake Charles Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 7/100 | 41/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,213.8 | 687.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 6,198.8 | 3,955.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 7,412.6 | 4,642.6 |
| Murder Rate | 50.3 | 28 |
| Robbery Rate | 360.5 | 106.7 |
| Assault Rate | 648.6 | 474.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,239 | 1,144.5 |
| Larceny Rate | 4,298.7 | 1,923.1 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 661.1 | 887.6 |
| Population | 65,420 | 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.