Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lake Charles is the safer city with a safety score of 41/100. Lake Charles has a violent crime rate of 687.3/100K compared to 563.6/100K in Louisville.
| Metric | Lake Charles Louisiana | Louisville Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 41/100 | 40/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 687.3 | 563.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,955.3 | 4,226.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,642.6 | 4,789.9 |
| Murder Rate | 28 | 24.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.7 | 157.1 |
| Assault Rate | 474.1 | 337.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,144.5 | 653.7 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,923.1 | 2,516.9 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 887.6 | 1,055.7 |
| Population | 324,107 | 625,000 |
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.