The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 71270, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	C

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$25.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 71270, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,879 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 71270 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 71270, LA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 71270 ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of zip codes but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to 71270's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 71270 is 37.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 71270 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 71270 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the central areas to 1 in 52 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 71270, LA see the most incidents - about 302 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 53 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 71270, LA

The total projected cost of crime in 71270 for 2025 is $25,829,544. This translates to approximately $752 per resident and $1,879 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in 71270. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 71270 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

71270, LA:	$752
70805, LA:	$1934
70611, LA:	$325
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 71270 is $752 per year, which is $288 more than the national average and $29 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 71270:

In 70805, LA, crime costs $1,934 per person, which is $1,182 more than in 71270.
In 70611, LA, crime costs $325 per person, which is $427 less than in 71270

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 71270 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 71270	Cost per 71270 Resident
Murder	$11.8 million	$345
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.54 million	$45
Robbery	$526,563	$15
Assault	$4.18 million	$122
Kidnapping	$218,286	$6
Vehicle Theft	$819,857	$24
Burglary	$1.38 million	$40
Theft	$3.09 million	$90
Arson	$43,688	$1
Vandalism	$1.10 million	$32
Animal Cruelty	$19,054	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.08 million	$31
Identity Theft	$4,922	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$25,829,544	$752

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 71270, 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 71270 totals $86,980,201 ($2,534 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $112,809,745 ($3,286 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 71270 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 central 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 71270’s 34,330 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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71270 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 71270 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.236
Robbery	0.4876
Rape	0.7419
Murder	0.1835
Total Violent Crime	5.649 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.36
Vehicle Theft	1.542
Burglary	4.417
Arson	0.0527
Total Property Crime	23.37 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1049
Drug Crimes	4.240
Vandalism	4.490
Identity Theft	0.0185
Animal Cruelty	0.0750
Total "Other" Rate	8.928 (C)

Individual 71270 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 71270 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 71270.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
71272, LA	B	C+	B
71245, LA	D-	F	D
71227, LA	B-	C-	C+
71275, LA	C-	D	C-
71235, LA	D+	C	D-
71001, LA	D+	D-	C-
71234, LA	B	D	B
71225, LA	B-	C-	C+
71003, LA	C-	D	C-
71028, LA	D-	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

71270 is higher 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
46530, IN	A-	A	A
23860, VA	C	C	C
91423, CA	D+	D+	D+
37172, TN	C-	D	D
42141, KY	B-	A-	A-
48322, MI	C+	B-	B-
68123, NE	C+	C-	C-
75229, TX	C-	C	C
77047, TX	D+	D	D
79107, TX	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 71270 is as safe as the Louisiana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 71270, LA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 71270 schools on SchoolGrade

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