Crime per Capita in Fort Polk North
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Fort Polk North.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
F |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$1.13 million
Cost of Crime™ for Fort Polk North, LA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,394 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Polk North 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 Fort Polk North, LA Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Fort Polk North ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Fort Polk North's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Fort Polk North is 33.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Polk North Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Polk North varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Fort Polk North, LA see the most incidents - about 28 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Fort Polk North, LA
The total projected cost of crime in Fort Polk North for 2025 is $1,127,868. This translates to approximately $708 per resident and $1,394 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Fort Polk North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Polk North Compared to Other Cities?
| Fort Polk North, LA: | $708 |
|---|---|
| Angola, LA: | $1419 |
| Madisonville, LA: | $283 |
| Louisiana: | $723 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Polk North is $708 per year, which is $243 more than the national average and $16 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Polk North:
- In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $712 more than in Fort Polk North.
- In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $424 less than in Fort Polk North
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fort Polk North for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Fort Polk North |
Cost per Fort Polk North Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$438,151 |
$275 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$72,469 |
$45 |
Robbery |
$19,429 |
$12 |
Assault |
$285,634 |
$179 |
Kidnapping |
$11,989 |
$8 |
Vehicle Theft |
$38,357 |
$24 |
Burglary |
$49,030 |
$31 |
Theft |
$77,572 |
$49 |
Arson |
$1,972 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$57,955 |
$36 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,217 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$73,884 |
$46 |
Identity Theft |
$208 |
$0 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,127,868 |
$708 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Polk North, 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 Fort Polk North totals $3,326,510 ($2,087 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,454,378 ($2,794 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 Fort Polk North 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 Fort Polk North’s 1,594 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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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 Fort Polk North residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
6.240 |
Robbery |
0.3875 |
Rape |
0.7498 |
Murder |
0.1463 |
Total Violent Crime |
7.523 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.397 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.554 |
Burglary |
3.391 |
Arson |
0.0512 |
Total Property Crime |
14.39 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1241 |
Drug Crimes |
6.266 |
Vandalism |
5.089 |
Identity Theft |
0.0168 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.1032 |
Total "Other" Rate |
11.60 (D+) |
Individual Fort Polk North Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Fort Polk North is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Fort Polk North.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | D- | C | |
D | D+ | D | |
C- | D+ | C- | |
C+ | D | C | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | C- | D+ | |
C | D+ | C- | |
C | C+ | C- | |
D+ | C | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Fort Polk North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A- | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
A | B- | B- | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
D | F | F | |
B- | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Fort Polk North 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 Fort Polk North, LA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Fort Polk North schools on SchoolGrade
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