Crime & Safety in Westwego, LA

Westwego has a violent crime rate of 238 per 100,000 residents, 37% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 130.7 per 100,000, robbery at 71.3, rape at 35.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,127 per 100,000, 9% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,711, burglary at 297, vehicle theft at 119 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Westwego receives a safety grade of F.