Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lafayette is the safer city with a safety score of 73/100. Lafayette has a violent crime rate of 312.1/100K compared to 498.5/100K in Las Cruces.
| Metric | Lafayette Louisiana | Las Cruces New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 73/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 312.1 | 498.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,824.7 | 2,296.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,136.8 | 2,795 |
| Murder Rate | 16.3 | 21.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 94.4 | 132.4 |
| Assault Rate | 174.3 | 271.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 430.8 | 422.9 |
| Larceny Rate | 990.4 | 1,626.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 403.4 | 247.4 |
| Population | 282,806 | 43,970 |
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.