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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$1.82 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Arthur, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,127 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lake Arthur ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Lake Arthur's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Arthur is 18.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Arthur Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Arthur varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Lake Arthur, LA see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Arthur, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Arthur for 2025 is $1,816,245. This translates to approximately $418 per resident and $1,127 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Lake Arthur. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Arthur Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Arthur, LA:	$418
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Arthur is $418 per year, which is $46 less than the national average and $305 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Arthur:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $1,001 more than in Lake Arthur.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $135 less than in Lake Arthur

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Arthur	Cost per Lake Arthur Resident
Murder	$902,890	$208
Rape/Sexual Assault	$161,719	$37
Robbery	$60,106	$14
Assault	$116,692	$27
Kidnapping	$37,106	$9
Vehicle Theft	$58,733	$14
Burglary	$152,154	$35
Theft	$129,694	$30
Arson	$7,250	$2
Vandalism	$77,723	$18
Animal Cruelty	$2,197	$1
Drug Crimes	$109,403	$25
Identity Theft	$578	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,816,245	$418

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Arthur, 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 Lake Arthur totals $6,806,784 ($1,568 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,623,030 ($1,986 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 Lake Arthur 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 south part of the city has more 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 Lake Arthur’s 4,341 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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Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9360
Robbery	0.4402
Rape	0.6144
Murder	0.1107
Total Violent Crime	2.101 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.769
Vehicle Theft	0.8737
Burglary	3.864
Arson	0.0692
Total Property Crime	10.58 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1410
Drug Crimes	3.407
Vandalism	2.506
Identity Theft	0.0172
Animal Cruelty	0.0684
Total "Other" Rate	6.140 (B)

Individual Lake Arthur Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thornwell, LA	C+	C-	C-
Riceville, LA	D+	C	D
Mermentau, LA	D+	C-	D
Gueydan, LA	D+	D+	D+
Morse, LA	D	D+	D-
Estherwood, LA	C	C-	C-
Hayes, LA	C	C-	D+
Bell City, LA	C-	D	D
Lyons Point, LA	D	D+	D-
Kaplan, LA	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Arthur 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
Valley City, OH	A	A-	A-
Vacherie, LA	C-	D	D
Wake Village, TX	D+	D-	D-
Warsaw, NY	B+	C	C
Warrenton, NC	D-	F	F
Fall Creek, WI	A	A	A
Robbins, IL	D	D	D
Eureka Springs, AR	F	D-	D-
Roaring Spring, PA	A	A	A
Evergreen, AL	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur, LA average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Arthur schools on SchoolGrade

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