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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$326,927

Cost of Crime™ for Hester, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,583 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Hester ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Hester's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hester is 20.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hester Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hester varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Hester, LA see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hester, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Hester for 2025 is $326,927. This translates to approximately $512 per resident and $1,583 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Hester. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Hester, LA:	$512
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hester is $512 per year, which is $47 more than the national average and $211 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hester:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $908 more than in Hester.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $229 less than in Hester

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hester	Cost per Hester Resident
Murder	$182,319	$285
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,376	$54
Robbery	$8,733	$14
Assault	$10,806	$17
Kidnapping	$5,416	$8
Vehicle Theft	$13,906	$22
Burglary	$17,944	$28
Theft	$29,862	$47
Arson	$824	$1
Vandalism	$10,786	$17
Animal Cruelty	$428	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,499	$18
Identity Theft	$26	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$326,927	$512

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hester, 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 Hester totals $1,377,366 ($2,156 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,704,293 ($2,667 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 Hester 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 Hester’s 639 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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Hester 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 Hester residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5889
Robbery	0.4345
Rape	0.8873
Murder	0.1518
Total Violent Crime	2.062 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.023
Vehicle Theft	1.405
Burglary	3.096
Arson	0.0534
Total Property Crime	13.58 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1398
Drug Crimes	2.433
Vandalism	2.363
Identity Theft	0.0052
Animal Cruelty	0.0906
Total "Other" Rate	5.031 (B+)

Individual Hester Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grand Point, LA	C+	B	D+
Paulina, LA	B-	B+	C
North Vacherie, LA	D	D-	D
Lutcher, LA	D	D	D
Gramercy, LA	D+	B-	D-
Vacherie, LA	C-	D	D+
St. James, LA	D-	D-	F
Romeville, LA	F	F	F
Convent, LA	D-	D-	D-
Wallace, LA	D	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hester is lower 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
Junction City, MO	D	D	D
Scotts Crossroad, VA	D+	C	C
Saratoga, KS	C-	C	C
Kildare, TX	D	D-	D-
Kessler, WV	D+	D	D
Kerrick, MN	D+	C	C
Kerby Knob, KY	D+	B-	B-
Kelayres, PA	A-	B	B
Keene, WI	A	B+	B+
Keene Valley, NY	D+	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Hester is safer than the Louisiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hester, LA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hester schools on SchoolGrade

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