Calcasieu Parish, LA Robbery Rates and Robbery Maps

Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in Calcasieu Parish in green. The most dangerous areas in Calcasieu Parish are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Calcasieu Parish, LA Safe?

The C grade means the rate of robbery is slightly higher than the average US county. Calcasieu Parish is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of counties are safer and 42% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Calcasieu Parish's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of robbery in Calcasieu Parish is 0.5017 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Calcasieu Parish generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of robbery in Calcasieu Parish may be as high as 1 in 1,386 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 2,674 in the north part of the county. See the section on interpreting the robbery map, however, because comparing rates for robbery or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the south parts of Calcasieu Parish, LA: about 25 per year. The central part of Calcasieu Parish has fewer cases of robbery with only 9 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Robbery Maps

When looking at the robbery map for Calcasieu Parish, remember that the rate of robbery per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the south part of the county. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the robbery rate map do not always indicate danger for Calcasieu Parish residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Calcasieu Parish has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Calcasieu Parish has 0, have the same problem. Of Calcasieu Parish’s 231,864 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Calcasieu Parish, LA at ISP Reports.

Calcasieu Parish Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All robbery rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Calcasieu Parish residents in a standard year.

Individual Calcasieu Parish Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of robbery in Calcasieu Parish is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Calcasieu Parish.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Cameron Parish, LA	F	F	F	D-
Jefferson Davis Parish, LA	B	C+	B-	C+
Beauregard Parish, LA	A-	C	B+	C
Orange County, TX	C-	D+	D+	C-
Allen Parish, LA	C-	D	D+	C-
Newton County, TX	C	D	C+	D
Jefferson County, TX	D-	D-	D-	D-
Acadia Parish, LA	D+	D-	D	D
Jasper County, TX	D+	D-	D+	D-
Hardin County, TX	C+	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Calcasieu Parish is lower versus other counties of the same size for robbery. 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	Robbery Crime Grade
Orange County, NY	B+	C	C	F
Muscogee County, GA	C	C-	C-	C
Pasco County, FL	A+	A+	A+	A
Somerset County, NJ	A+	A+	A+	B+
Osceola County, FL	A+	A-	A-	B+
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT	B+	A+	A+	C+
Westmoreland County, PA	A+	A	A	C-
Sonoma County, CA	B	C-	C-	F
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT	B	A+	A+	C+
Orleans Parish, LA	F	F	F	D-

Considering only the robbery rate, Calcasieu Parish is safer than the Louisiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Calcasieu Parish schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 1 hour 2 minutes in Calcasieu Parish. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Calcasieu Parish, LA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.