Crime & Safety in Opelousas, LA

Opelousas has a violent crime rate of 2,455 per 100,000 residents, 546% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,962.7 per 100,000, robbery at 299.1, rape at 155.8. The murder rate is 37.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,019 per 100,000, 309% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,178, burglary at 2,524, vehicle theft at 318 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Opelousas receives a safety grade of F.