Crime & Safety in Hammond, LA

Hammond has a violent crime rate of 1,176 per 100,000 residents, 209% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 871.9 per 100,000, robbery at 264.5, rape at 34.3. The murder rate is 4.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 10,541 per 100,000, 438% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 6,701, burglary at 3,830, vehicle theft at 10 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hammond receives a safety grade of F.