Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Laredo is the safer city with a safety score of 53/100. Lake Charles has a violent crime rate of 687.3/100K compared to 498.2/100K in Laredo.
| Metric | Lake Charles Louisiana | Laredo Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 41/100 | 53/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 687.3 | 498.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,955.3 | 3,224.4 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,642.6 | 3,722.6 |
| Murder Rate | 28 | 15.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.7 | 128.3 |
| Assault Rate | 474.1 | 305.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,144.5 | 928.2 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,923.1 | 1,523.6 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 887.6 | 772.6 |
| Population | 324,107 | 249,277 |
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.