Jean Lafitte, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

B+

95%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Jean Lafitte_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2	n/a (estimate)	113	3,178	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	14.5	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	47.2	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	53.3	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	433.1	264.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	548	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	447.0	250.7
Theft	2	n/a	112.6	1,805.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	377.4	318.7
Property crime	2	n/a (estimate)	113	2,630	1,917

Jean Lafitte crime map

The Jean Lafitte crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Jean Lafitte as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Jean Lafitte crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Jean Lafitte crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Jean Lafitte crime rates are 95% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Jean Lafitte are 100% lower than the national average
In Jean Lafitte you have a 1 in 888 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jean Lafitte is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jean Lafitte has decreased by 91%

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Daily Crime In Jean Lafitte (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jean Lafitte

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jean Lafitte is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jean Lafitte is 1 in 888

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jean Lafitte is 1 in 888

Year Over Year Crime In Jean Lafitte (per 100,000 people)

Jean Lafitte police department

Item	Jean Lafitte	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	81	7,311	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Louisiana

State	Total offenders	Louisiana_/100K	National_/100K
Louisiana	12,948	286	266

There are a total of 12,948 sex offenders in Louisiana. This yields a total of 286 sex offenders in Louisiana per 100,000 residents which is 8% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Harahan, LA	9,293	162	716	878
Elmwood, LA	6,099	178	855	1,033
Barataria, LA	1,027	189	908	1,097
Ama, LA	1,052	202	968	1,170
River Ridge, LA	13,690	209	1,002	1,211
Destrehan, LA	11,658	209	1,002	1,211
Belle Chasse, LA	10,241	209	1,002	1,211
Jean Lafitte, LA	2,329	0	113	113

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dunnellon, FL	2,329	115	600	715
Swanton, VT	2,328	175	596	771
Silver Creek, NY	2,328	218	1,005	1,223
Canisteo, NY	2,330	211	973	1,184
Kouts, IN	2,330	95	440	534
Jean Lafitte, LA	2,329	0	113	113

Source: The Jean Lafitte, LA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.