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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$3.73 million

Cost of Crime™ for Delhi, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,297 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Delhi ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Delhi's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Delhi is 41.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Delhi Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Delhi varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Delhi, LA see the most incidents - about 33 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Delhi, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Delhi for 2025 is $3,732,221. This translates to approximately $861 per resident and $2,297 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Delhi. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Delhi Compared to Other Cities?

Delhi, LA:	$861
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Delhi is $861 per year, which is $397 more than the national average and $138 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Delhi:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $559 more than in Delhi.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $578 less than in Delhi

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Delhi	Cost per Delhi Resident
Murder	$1.64 million	$379
Rape/Sexual Assault	$188,688	$44
Robbery	$63,492	$15
Assault	$850,678	$196
Kidnapping	$50,964	$12
Vehicle Theft	$60,046	$14
Burglary	$178,998	$41
Theft	$463,686	$107
Arson	$6,166	$1
Vandalism	$117,701	$27
Animal Cruelty	$2,585	$1
Drug Crimes	$105,809	$24
Identity Theft	$459	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$3,732,221	$861

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Delhi, 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 Delhi totals $12,012,394 ($2,771 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,744,616 ($3,632 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 Delhi 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 south part of the city 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 Delhi’s 4,335 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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Delhi 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 Delhi residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.833
Robbery	0.4656
Rape	0.7179
Murder	0.2017
Total Violent Crime	8.218 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.65
Vehicle Theft	0.8945
Burglary	4.553
Arson	0.0589
Total Property Crime	26.16 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1939
Drug Crimes	3.300
Vandalism	3.801
Identity Theft	0.0137
Animal Cruelty	0.0806
Total "Other" Rate	7.388 (B-)

Individual Delhi Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dunn, LA	C-	D	D+
Tendal, LA	D-	D-	F
Warden, LA	C-	D-	D+
Waverly, LA	F	F	F
Holly Ridge, LA	D	F	D+
Lamar, LA	D	D	D-
Bee Bayou, LA	D+	F	C-
Archibald, LA	C-	F	C-
Baskinton, LA	B-	B	C+
Jonesburg, LA	C-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Delhi is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Berwyn Heights, MD	C-	D	D
Thomasville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Pelahatchie, MS	A	A+	A+
Lanesville, IN	A	A	A
Langley, WA	F	D-	D-
McConnelsville, OH	D+	C-	C-
Mineral Ridge, OH	B-	A-	A-
Monclova, OH	B+	B+	B+
Mountain View, MO	D+	D+	D+
Pablo, MT	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Delhi 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 Delhi, LA average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Delhi schools on SchoolGrade

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