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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$24,779

Cost of Crime™ for Glenwild, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,183 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Glenwild ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Glenwild's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glenwild is 67.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glenwild Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glenwild varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Glenwild, LA see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glenwild, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Glenwild for 2025 is $24,779. This translates to approximately $1,032 per resident and $2,183 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Glenwild. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Glenwild, LA:	$1032
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glenwild is $1,032 per year, which is $568 more than the national average and $309 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glenwild:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $387 more than in Glenwild.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $749 less than in Glenwild

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glenwild	Cost per Glenwild Resident
Murder	$8,234	$343
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,169	$49
Robbery	$977	$41
Assault	$5,286	$220
Kidnapping	$337	$14
Vehicle Theft	$545	$23
Burglary	$1,627	$68
Theft	$4,431	$185
Arson	$39	$2
Vandalism	$1,136	$47
Animal Cruelty	$15	$1
Drug Crimes	$977	$41
Identity Theft	$5	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$24,779	$1,032

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glenwild, 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 Glenwild totals $61,948 ($2,581 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $86,726 ($3,614 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 Glenwild 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 Glenwild’s 24 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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Glenwild 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 Glenwild residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.669
Robbery	1.295
Rape	0.8033
Murder	0.1826
Total Violent Crime	9.950 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	35.65
Vehicle Theft	1.466
Burglary	7.475
Arson	0.0672
Total Property Crime	44.66 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2317
Drug Crimes	5.506
Vandalism	6.623
Identity Theft	0.0285
Animal Cruelty	0.0853
Total "Other" Rate	12.47 (D)

Individual Glenwild Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bayou Vista, LA	D	D	D-
Berwick, LA	D-	D	D
Patterson, LA	D+	D-	D
Idlewild, LA	B	D+	B-
Morgan City, LA	D-	D	F
Shadyside, LA	D+	D	D
Belle River, LA	F	F	F
Centerville, LA	D+	D	D
Richohoc, LA	C-	C+	D+
Bayou Sale, LA	D+	C+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glenwild 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
Revel, AR	F	F	F
Mud Castle, NC	F	F	F
Muncy, TX	F	D-	D-
Myersdale, MD	D	C-	C-
Nansen, PA	A+	A	A
Nanwalek, AK	C-	D	D
Nenno, WI	B+	B	B
New Concord, NY	B+	B+	B+
New Corn Hill, TX	C-	C+	C+
New Hope, IN	A	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Glenwild 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 Glenwild, LA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Glenwild schools on SchoolGrade

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