Property Crime per Capita in Rapides Parish
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Rapides Parish residents.
Safest
Highest crime
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C-
D- |
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Property Crime Grade |
C- |
Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$17.5 million
Cost of Crime™ for Rapides Parish, LA
In 2025, property crime will cost $347 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Rapides Parish in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Rapides Parish ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of counties but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Rapides Parish's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The property crime rate in Rapides Parish is 20.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rapides Parish residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Rapides Parish varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the central areas to 1 in 65 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Rapides Parish, LA see the most incidents - about 583 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 139 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Rapides Parish, LA
The total projected cost of crime in Rapides Parish for 2025 is $17,523,708. This translates to approximately $133 per resident and $347 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Rapides Parish. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 71.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.3%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.4%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Rapides Parish Compared to Other Counties?
| Rapides Parish, LA: | $133 |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish, LA: | $260 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA: | $75 |
| Louisiana: | $171 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Rapides Parish is $133 per year, which is $3 less than the national average and $39 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Rapides Parish:
- In Orleans Parish, LA, crime costs $260 per person, which is $128 more than in Rapides Parish.
- In St. Tammany Parish, LA, crime costs $75 per person, which is $57 less than in Rapides Parish
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rapides Parish for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Rapides Parish |
Cost per Rapides Parish Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$2.31 million |
$17 |
Burglary |
$4.70 million |
$36 |
Theft |
$10.3 million |
$78 |
Arson |
$182,489 |
$1 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$17,523,708 |
$133 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Rapides Parish, LA
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rapides Parish totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,523,708 ($133 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the Rapides Parish property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Rapides Parish’s 132,133 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rapides Parish residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
15.10 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.130 |
Burglary |
3.919 |
Arson |
0.0572 |
Total Property Crime |
20.21 (C-) |
Individual Rapides Parish Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of property crime in Rapides Parish is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Rapides Parish.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C- | D+ | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
D | D- | D- | |
C | D+ | C- | |
D+ | D- | D | |
D | F | D | |
A- | C | B+ | |
D+ | F | C+ | |
B | A | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Rapides Parish is higher versus other counties of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C | C | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
D- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
A- | A- | A- | |
C- | D- | D- | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D- | D- |
Considering only the property crime rate, Rapides Parish is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.
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