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Safest Cities in Louisiana

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Louisiana

1 Patterson 33/100K
2 Carlyss 63/100K
3 Youngsville 93/100K
4 Plaquemine 116/100K
5 Ville Platte 128/100K
6 Harahan 129/100K
7 Scott 138/100K
8 Mandeville 146/100K
9 Addis 157/100K
10 Metairie 161/100K
11 River Ridge 161/100K
12 Waggaman 161/100K
13 Jefferson 161/100K
14 Elmwood 161/100K
15 Avondale 161/100K
16 Brownfields 181/100K
17 Galliano 194/100K
18 Larose 194/100K
19 Cut Off 194/100K
20 Kenner 224/100K
21 Luling 236/100K
22 Destrehan 236/100K
23 St. Rose 236/100K
24 Terrytown 236/100K
25 Chalmette 236/100K
26 Harvey 236/100K
27 Woodmere 236/100K
28 Timberlane 236/100K
29 Belle Chasse 236/100K
30 Westwego 238/100K
31 Broussard 246/100K
32 Rayne 247/100K
33 Slidell 270/100K
34 New Iberia 290/100K
35 St. Martinville 290/100K
36 Eden Isle 300/100K
37 Lacombe 300/100K
38 Morgan City 324/100K
39 Sulphur 327/100K
40 Carencro 362/100K
41 Ruston 384/100K
42 Baker 385/100K
43 St. Gabriel 405/100K
44 Jennings 424/100K
45 Zachary 439/100K
46 Covington 442/100K
47 Marrero 445/100K
48 Estelle 445/100K
49 Bridge City 445/100K
50 Prairieville 499/100K
51 Donaldsonville 499/100K
52 Breaux Bridge 510/100K
53 Eunice 513/100K
54 Laplace 519/100K
55 Reserve 519/100K
56 Tallulah 522/100K
57 Lafayette 524/100K
58 Walker 524/100K
59 Lake Charles 525/100K
60 Schriever 542/100K
61 Gray 542/100K
62 Chackbay 542/100K
63 Thibodaux 555/100K
64 Gonzales 558/100K
65 Oakdale 568/100K
66 DeRidder 603/100K
67 Fort Polk South 603/100K
68 Bayou Cane 618/100K
69 Bayou Blue 618/100K
70 Raceland 618/100K
71 Houma 638/100K
72 Red Chute 642/100K
73 Gretna 671/100K
74 Franklin 729/100K
75 Grambling 736/100K
76 Shreveport 780/100K
77 Bossier City 791/100K
78 Pineville 799/100K
79 Central 809/100K
80 Shenandoah 809/100K
81 Denham Springs 809/100K
82 Old Jefferson 809/100K
83 Abbeville 832/100K
84 Minden 876/100K
85 West Monroe 915/100K
86 Gardere 924/100K
87 Merrydale 924/100K
88 Village St. George 924/100K
89 Oak Hills Place 924/100K
90 Inniswold 924/100K
91 Baton Rouge 936/100K
92 Meraux 974/100K
93 Leesville 979/100K
94 Natchitoches 997/100K
95 Bastrop 1,004/100K
96 Ponchatoula 1,043/100K
97 New Orleans 1,145/100K
98 Hammond 1,176/100K
99 Crowley 1,252/100K
100 Bogalusa 1,258/100K

The safest cities in Louisiana have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Patterson leads with just 32.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Patterson has just 32.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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