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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$103,229

Cost of Crime™ for Lafourche, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,210 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Lafourche is 28.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lafourche, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Lafourche for 2025 is $103,229. This translates to approximately $546 per resident and $1,210 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Lafourche. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Lafourche, LA:	$546
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lafourche is $546 per year, which is $82 more than the national average and $177 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lafourche:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $873 more than in Lafourche.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $263 less than in Lafourche

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lafourche	Cost per Lafourche Resident
Murder	$41,273	$218
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,512	$40
Robbery	$4,693	$25
Assault	$18,600	$98
Kidnapping	$1,163	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,200	$12
Burglary	$5,868	$31
Theft	$10,262	$54
Arson	$220	$1
Vandalism	$4,811	$25
Animal Cruelty	$144	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,469	$34
Identity Theft	$14	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$103,229	$546

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lafourche, 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 Lafourche totals $316,329 ($1,674 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $419,559 ($2,220 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 Lafourche 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 Lafourche’s 189 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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Lafourche 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 Lafourche residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.427
Robbery	0.7894
Rape	0.6556
Murder	0.1162
Total Violent Crime	4.988 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.48
Vehicle Theft	0.7518
Burglary	3.423
Arson	0.0483
Total Property Crime	14.71 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1015
Drug Crimes	4.627
Vandalism	3.563
Identity Theft	0.0097
Animal Cruelty	0.1028
Total "Other" Rate	8.404 (C+)

Individual Lafourche Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thibodaux, LA	D	D-	D
Rousseau, LA	C+	D+	B-
Choctaw, LA	C	D	C
Schriever, LA	D+	D	D+
Leighton, LA	D+	D-	D
Chackbay, LA	C+	C	C-
Gray, LA	C+	D+	C+
Morvant, LA	B+	D+	B+
Laurel Grove, LA	C+	D	B+
Choupique, LA	C-	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lafourche 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
Reno, IL	A-	A	A
Nelson, AZ	D	D+	D+
New Sheffield, PA	A+	A	A
Newman, KY	B+	A+	A+
Newman, MS	A-	A	A
Quecreek, PA	A	A-	A-
Ramona, MI	B+	B	B
Ramsey, AR	D	D+	D+
Ray, IL	A-	B-	B-
Red Oak, IL	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Lafourche 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 Lafourche, LA average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lafourche schools on SchoolGrade

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