Is New Orleans, Louisiana a Safe Place To Live - Crime in New Orleans, LA

Is New Orleans, Louisiana safe place to live?
Is New Orleans, Louisiana a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in New Orleans? What is the crime rate in New Orleans city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in New Orleans, Louisiana is 150% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of New Orleans is 241% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of New Orleans is 132% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 75 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 22 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    23091
    Violent : 5215
    Property : 17876
    Total Crime
    150% NAT. AVG.
    66% STATE AVG.
    5863.9 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    241% NAT. AVG.
    107% STATE AVG.
    1324.3 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    132% NAT. AVG.
    57% STATE AVG.
    4539.6 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In New Orleans
    Violent crime
    1 in 75
    Property crime
    1 in 22
    Robbery
    1 in 354
    Burglary
    1 in 196
    Assault
    1 in 122
    Car Theft
    1 in 111
    New Orleans : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Louisiana 16 21 32 23 1
    In USA 134 196 538 264 35
    New Orleans : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Louisiana 7 4 4 13 2
    In USA 72 27 40 141 25

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count New Orleans
    		Louisiana
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 5215 1324.3 639.44 387.8
    Murder 201 51 15.8 6.5
    Robbery 1106 280.9 80.66 73.9
    Assault 3196 811.6 497 279.7
    Rape 712 180.8 45.98 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count New Orleans
    		 Louisiana
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 17876 4539.6 2884.39 1,958.2
    Burglary 1994 506.4 510.15 314.2
    Larceny 12358 3138.3 2107.3 1,398
    Car Theft 3524 894.9 266.94 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison