Bayou Gauche, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

79%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

81%

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.

Bayou Gauche crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Bayou Gauche crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Bayou Gauche crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Bayou Gauche crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bayou Gauche_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	446 (estimate)	3,178	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	14.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	47.2	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	53.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	433.1	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	77 (estimate)	548	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	447.0	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,805.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	377.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	369 (estimate)	2,630	1,917

Bayou Gauche crime map

The Bayou Gauche crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bayou Gauche 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 Bayou Gauche crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bayou Gauche 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

Bayou Gauche crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bayou Gauche are 79% lower than the national average
In Bayou Gauche you have a 1 in 225 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bayou Gauche is safer than 68% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bayou Gauche has decreased by 52%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bayou Gauche

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bayou Gauche is 1 in 1301

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bayou Gauche is 1 in 271

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bayou Gauche is 1 in 225

Year Over Year Crime In Bayou Gauche (per 100,000 people)

Bayou Gauche police department

Item	Bayou Gauche	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	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}
Montz, LA	2,037	86	413	499
Mathews, LA	1,830	105	503	607
Boutte, LA	2,944	135	650	785
Des Allemands, LA	1,976	140	670	809
Harahan, LA	9,293	162	716	878
Norco, LA	2,993	155	745	900
Lockport Heights, LA	1,706	156	749	905
Bayou Gauche, LA	1,703	77	369	446

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chenoweth, OR	1,703	113	900	1,013
Hamilton, IN	1,702	78	362	440
Berino, NM	1,704	408	1,573	1,980
Crescent City, FL	1,704	59	1,188	1,247
Coaling, AL	1,702	124	521	645
Bayou Gauche, LA	1,703	77	369	446

Source: The Bayou Gauche, 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.