Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Opelousas has a violent crime rate of 1,369 per 100,000 residents, 260% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,045 per 100,000, 157% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 39 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Opelousas receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Opelousas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)