The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 70421, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 70421

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 70421.

 

70421, LA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
B
Other Crime Grade
B+

$4,705

Cost of Crime™ for 70421, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $726 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 70421 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.

Is 70421, LA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 70421 ranks in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 78% of zip codes but less safe than 22%. This analysis applies only to 70421's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 70421 is 17.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 70421, LA

The total projected cost of crime in 70421 for 2025 is $4,705. This translates to approximately $248 per resident and $726 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 70421. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 70421 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

70421, LA: $248
70805, LA: $1934
70611, LA: $325
Louisiana: $723
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 70421 is $248 per year, which is $217 less than the national average and $475 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 70421:
  • In 70805, LA, crime costs $1,934 per person, which is $1,686 more than in 70421.
  • In 70611, LA, crime costs $325 per person, which is $78 more than in 70421

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 70421 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 70421
Cost per 70421 Resident
Murder
$1,131
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$750
$39
Robbery
$183
$10
Assault
$360
$19
Kidnapping
$107
$6
Vehicle Theft
$354
$19
Burglary
$478
$25
Theft
$598
$31
Arson
$20
$1
Vandalism
$217
$11
Animal Cruelty
$8
$0
Drug Crimes
$498
$26
Identity Theft
$0
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$4,705
$248

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 70421, 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 70421 totals $11,280 ($594 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,985 ($841 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 70421 crime map, keep in mind that 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 zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 70421’s 19 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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70421 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 70421 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6603
Robbery
0.3069
Rape
0.6507
Murder
0.0317
Total Violent Crime
1.649 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.081
Vehicle Theft
1.202
Burglary
2.772
Arson
0.0438
Total Property Crime
10.10 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0932
Drug Crimes
3.547
Vandalism
1.599
Identity Theft
0.0015
Animal Cruelty
0.0555
Total "Other" Rate
5.296 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 70421 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 70421.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C+
B
C
D+
C-
C-
D-
C-
A+
A
A+
D-
D-
F
B+
B
A-
B+
B
A-
B+
B+
B+
C+
D+
C+
B-
B-
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

70421 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A-
A-
F
D-
D-
B-
C
C
D-
C
C
A+
A
A
D
D-
D-
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
D
D
D
F
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, 70421 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 70421, LA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 70421 schools on SchoolGrade

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