The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 70508, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$23.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 70508, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,240 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 70508 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 70508, LA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 70508 ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of zip codes but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to 70508's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 70508 is 32.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 70508 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 70508 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast areas to 1 in 48 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 70508, LA see the most incidents - about 273 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 70508, LA

The total projected cost of crime in 70508 for 2025 is $23,189,026. This translates to approximately $509 per resident and $1,240 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 70508. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 70508 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

70508, LA:	$509
70805, LA:	$1934
70611, LA:	$325
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 70508 is $509 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $214 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 70508:

In 70805, LA, crime costs $1,934 per person, which is $1,425 more than in 70508.
In 70611, LA, crime costs $325 per person, which is $183 less than in 70508

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 70508 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 70508	Cost per 70508 Resident
Murder	$6.33 million	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.47 million	$32
Robbery	$648,283	$14
Assault	$3.41 million	$75
Kidnapping	$494,457	$11
Vehicle Theft	$3.61 million	$79
Burglary	$1.29 million	$28
Theft	$2.45 million	$54
Arson	$76,510	$2
Vandalism	$1.10 million	$24
Animal Cruelty	$36,126	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.27 million	$50
Identity Theft	$3,850	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$23,189,026	$509

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 70508, 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 70508 totals $50,146,708 ($1,100 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $73,335,734 ($1,609 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 70508 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 north part of the zip has more 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 70508’s 45,582 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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70508 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 70508 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.603
Robbery	0.4521
Rape	0.5314
Murder	0.0739
Total Violent Crime	3.661 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.39
Vehicle Theft	5.117
Burglary	3.119
Arson	0.0695
Total Property Crime	18.70 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1789
Drug Crimes	6.729
Vandalism	3.371
Identity Theft	0.0109
Animal Cruelty	0.1071
Total "Other" Rate	10.40 (C-)

Individual 70508 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 70508 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 70508.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
70503, LA	D	C+	D
70592, LA	B-	C+	B-
70506, LA	D-	D+	D-
70558, LA	A-	B	A+
70518, LA	C-	D+	D+
70501, LA	F	F	F
70555, LA	C+	C-	C-
70529, LA	D	D	D
70583, LA	D-	D	D-
70507, LA	D+	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

70508 is similar 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
78759, TX	D	C	C
46112, IN	A-	A-	A-
46385, IN	A	A+	A+
48127, MI	C	C-	C-
48170, MI	B-	B	B
49221, MI	B-	C-	C-
00662, PR	F	D-	D-
65109, MO	C+	B-	B-
76248, TX	C+	B	B
78221, TX	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 70508 is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 70508, LA average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 70508 schools on SchoolGrade

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