Safest Cities in Louisiana

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Louisiana

1 Patterson 32.7 per 1K

2 Carlyss 62.9 per 1K

3 Youngsville 93.2 per 1K

4 Plaquemine 115.6 per 1K

5 Ville Platte 128.0 per 1K

6 Harahan 129.1 per 1K

7 Scott 137.5 per 1K

8 Mandeville 146.0 per 1K

9 Addis 156.6 per 1K

10 Metairie 161.0 per 1K

11 River Ridge 161.0 per 1K

12 Waggaman 161.0 per 1K

13 Jefferson 161.0 per 1K

14 Elmwood 161.0 per 1K

15 Avondale 161.0 per 1K

16 Brownfields 181.0 per 1K

17 Galliano 193.8 per 1K

18 Larose 193.8 per 1K

19 Cut Off 193.8 per 1K

20 Kenner 223.6 per 1K

21 Luling 235.7 per 1K

22 Destrehan 235.7 per 1K

23 St. Rose 235.7 per 1K

24 Terrytown 235.7 per 1K

25 Chalmette 235.7 per 1K

26 Harvey 235.7 per 1K

27 Woodmere 235.7 per 1K

28 Timberlane 235.7 per 1K

29 Belle Chasse 235.7 per 1K

30 Westwego 237.7 per 1K

31 Broussard 246.4 per 1K

32 Rayne 247.3 per 1K

33 Slidell 270.1 per 1K

34 New Iberia 290.1 per 1K

35 St. Martinville 290.1 per 1K

36 Eden Isle 300.5 per 1K

37 Lacombe 300.5 per 1K

38 Morgan City 324.5 per 1K

39 Sulphur 326.7 per 1K

40 Carencro 362.2 per 1K

41 Ruston 383.8 per 1K

42 Baker 385.2 per 1K

43 St. Gabriel 404.7 per 1K

44 Jennings 424.2 per 1K

45 Zachary 438.7 per 1K

46 Covington 442.3 per 1K

47 Marrero 445.3 per 1K

48 Estelle 445.3 per 1K

49 Bridge City 445.3 per 1K

50 Prairieville 498.8 per 1K

51 Donaldsonville 498.8 per 1K

52 Breaux Bridge 509.9 per 1K

53 Eunice 513.1 per 1K

54 Laplace 518.9 per 1K

55 Reserve 518.9 per 1K

56 Tallulah 522.3 per 1K

57 Lafayette 524.1 per 1K

58 Walker 524.1 per 1K

59 Lake Charles 524.6 per 1K

60 Schriever 542.4 per 1K

61 Gray 542.4 per 1K

62 Chackbay 542.4 per 1K

63 Thibodaux 555.3 per 1K

64 Gonzales 557.6 per 1K

65 Oakdale 567.6 per 1K

66 DeRidder 603.1 per 1K

67 Fort Polk South 603.1 per 1K

68 Bayou Cane 618.2 per 1K

69 Bayou Blue 618.2 per 1K

70 Raceland 618.2 per 1K

71 Houma 637.8 per 1K

72 Red Chute 641.8 per 1K

73 Gretna 671.2 per 1K

74 Franklin 729.0 per 1K

75 Grambling 736.5 per 1K

76 Shreveport 779.5 per 1K

77 Bossier City 790.8 per 1K

78 Pineville 799.4 per 1K

79 Central 809.4 per 1K

80 Shenandoah 809.4 per 1K

81 Denham Springs 809.4 per 1K

82 Old Jefferson 809.4 per 1K

83 Abbeville 831.8 per 1K

84 Minden 876.2 per 1K

85 West Monroe 915.0 per 1K

86 Gardere 924.2 per 1K

87 Merrydale 924.2 per 1K

88 Village St. George 924.2 per 1K

89 Oak Hills Place 924.2 per 1K

90 Inniswold 924.2 per 1K

91 Baton Rouge 936.3 per 1K

92 Meraux 973.9 per 1K

93 Leesville 979.2 per 1K

94 Natchitoches 997.4 per 1K

95 Bastrop 1,004.3 per 1K

96 Ponchatoula 1,043.1 per 1K

97 New Orleans 1,144.8 per 1K

98 Hammond 1,175.6 per 1K

99 Crowley 1,251.9 per 1K

100 Bogalusa 1,258.5 per 1K

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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