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Crime & Safety in Ruston, LA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Ruston has a violent crime rate of 384 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 325.1 per 100,000, robbery at 45.2, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 13.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,057 per 100,000, 56% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,551, burglary at 474, vehicle theft at 32 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Ruston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Ruston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent383.8/100K
1% above US avg
Murder13.6/100K
115% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery45.2/100K
Assault325.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,056.7/100K
56% above US avg
Burglary474.1/100K
Theft2,551.0/100K
Vehicle Theft31.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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