The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fort Polk South, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$4.48 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fort Polk South, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,777 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fort Polk South 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 South, LA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Fort Polk South ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Fort Polk South's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Fort Polk South is 31.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fort Polk South Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Polk South varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Fort Polk South, LA see the most incidents - about 109 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 South, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Fort Polk South for 2025 is $4,475,428. This translates to approximately $548 per resident and $1,777 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Fort Polk South. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fort Polk South Compared to Other Cities?

Fort Polk South, LA:	$548
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fort Polk South is $548 per year, which is $84 more than the national average and $175 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Fort Polk South:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $871 more than in Fort Polk South.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $265 less than in Fort Polk South

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Fort Polk South	Cost per Fort Polk South Resident
Murder	$1.80 million	$220
Rape/Sexual Assault	$330,659	$40
Robbery	$152,182	$19
Assault	$639,600	$78
Kidnapping	$60,902	$7
Vehicle Theft	$64,418	$8
Burglary	$272,354	$33
Theft	$493,593	$60
Arson	$9,629	$1
Vandalism	$306,151	$37
Animal Cruelty	$6,112	$1
Drug Crimes	$340,010	$42
Identity Theft	$568	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$4,475,428	$548

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fort Polk South, 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 South totals $13,728,691 ($1,681 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,204,118 ($2,230 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 South 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 South’s 8,165 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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Fort Polk South 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 Fort Polk South residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.728
Robbery	0.5925
Rape	0.6679
Murder	0.1173
Total Violent Crime	4.105 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.67
Vehicle Theft	0.5095
Burglary	3.678
Arson	0.0488
Total Property Crime	15.91 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1230
Drug Crimes	5.630
Vandalism	5.249
Identity Theft	0.0090
Animal Cruelty	0.1012
Total "Other" Rate	11.11 (D+)

Individual Fort Polk South Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Fort Polk South is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Fort Polk South.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sandy Hill, LA	D	D-	D
Fort Polk North, LA	D+	F	C
Fullerton, LA	C-	D-	C
Leesville, LA	D	D+	D
New Llano, LA	C+	D	C
Elmwood, LA	C-	C-	D+
Kurthwood, LA	C	D+	C-
Rosepine, LA	C+	B-	C-
Hawthorne, LA	D+	D+	D
Walnut Hill, LA	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Fort Polk South 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
Roscommon, MI	C	D+	D+
Mars Hill, NC	C+	C-	C-
Marseilles, IL	A-	B+	B+
Marshall, NC	D+	D+	D+
Marshville, NC	D	D	D
Marvin, NC	A-	A-	A-
Mascotte, FL	A+	A+	A+
Mathis, TX	D	D	D
Maynardville, TN	D	D-	D-
Rochester, PA	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Fort Polk South 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 South, LA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Fort Polk South schools on SchoolGrade

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