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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$616,224

Cost of Crime™ for Fifth Ward, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,144 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Fifth Ward ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Fifth Ward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fifth Ward is 48.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fifth Ward Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fifth Ward varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Fifth Ward, LA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fifth Ward, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Fifth Ward for 2025 is $616,224. This translates to approximately $807 per resident and $2,144 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Fifth Ward. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fifth Ward Compared to Other Cities?

Fifth Ward, LA:	$807
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fifth Ward is $807 per year, which is $342 more than the national average and $83 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fifth Ward:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $613 more than in Fifth Ward.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $523 less than in Fifth Ward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fifth Ward	Cost per Fifth Ward Resident
Murder	$276,989	$363
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,223	$40
Robbery	$18,000	$24
Assault	$81,758	$107
Kidnapping	$7,932	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,938	$6
Burglary	$31,183	$41
Theft	$117,575	$154
Arson	$1,188	$2
Vandalism	$24,778	$32
Animal Cruelty	$427	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,189	$28
Identity Theft	$44	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$616,224	$807

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fifth Ward, 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 Fifth Ward totals $2,006,446 ($2,626 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,622,670 ($3,433 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 Fifth Ward 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 city 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 Fifth Ward’s 764 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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Fifth Ward 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 Fifth Ward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.726
Robbery	0.7490
Rape	0.6524
Murder	0.1929
Total Violent Crime	5.321 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	29.72
Vehicle Theft	0.4174
Burglary	4.500
Arson	0.0644
Total Property Crime	34.70 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1712
Drug Crimes	3.749
Vandalism	4.540
Identity Theft	0.0074
Animal Cruelty	0.0755
Total "Other" Rate	8.543 (C)

Individual Fifth Ward Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Echo, LA	D	D	D-
Wilson Point, LA	B-	C+	C
Moncla, LA	A-	C	A
Hessmer, LA	C	C+	D+
Marksville, LA	D+	D-	D+
Effie, LA	C-	A-	D
Mansura, LA	D+	D-	D+
Center Point, LA	C	C+	D+
Vick, LA	C-	A-	D
Meeker, LA	D	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fifth Ward 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
Vaughns Mill, KY	C	B-	B-
Wilbanks, NC	C-	C+	C+
Gage, OK	D	B-	B-
Gagetown, MI	B	C-	C-
Galva, IA	B	B-	B-
White Lake, WI	B+	A-	A-
Georgesville, OH	A-	B+	B+
Georgetown, ME	A+	A+	A+
Greeley, KS	B-	B+	B+
Warrensburg, OH	C-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Fifth Ward is less safe than 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 Fifth Ward, LA average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Fifth Ward schools on SchoolGrade

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