Crime & Safety in Independence, LA

Independence has a violent crime rate of 1,353 per 100,000 residents, 256% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,249.4 per 100,000, robbery at 52.1, rape at 52.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,154 per 100,000, 163% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,592, burglary at 1,301, vehicle theft at 260 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.