Safest Cities in Louisiana (2023)

Louisiana Safety Analysis

• Louisiana ranks #49 out of 51 states for safety, below the national median. Across 7 tracked cities totaling 1,874,372 residents, crime rates trend higher than the US average, though individual cities vary widely.
• The average violent crime rate across Louisiana cities is 735 per 100K residents, 53% above the national average of 481/100K. Higher rates of assault and robbery are the primary drivers of this gap.
• Property crime averages 3,659/100K across Louisiana, 16% above the national average of 3,153/100K. Larceny and vehicle theft are the most common offenses, so home security and theft prevention are especially relevant here.
• Crime in Louisiana follows the typical national pattern: 83% property crimes and 17% violent crimes. Property offenses like larceny and burglary dominate, while violent crime remains the smaller but more impactful category.
• Lafayette leads Louisiana with a safety score of 73/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.