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

Crime per Capita in Laurel Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Laurel Ridge.

 

Laurel Ridge, LA Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$22,122

Cost of Crime™ for Laurel Ridge, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,962 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Laurel Ridge ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Laurel Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Laurel Ridge is 32.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Laurel Ridge, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Laurel Ridge for 2025 is $22,122. This translates to approximately $737 per resident and $1,962 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Laurel Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Laurel Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Laurel Ridge, LA: $737
Angola, LA: $1419
Madisonville, LA: $283
Louisiana: $723
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Laurel Ridge is $737 per year, which is $273 more than the national average and $14 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Laurel Ridge:
  • In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $682 more than in Laurel Ridge.
  • In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $454 less than in Laurel Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Laurel Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Laurel Ridge
Cost per Laurel Ridge Resident
Murder
$7,514
$250
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,166
$39
Robbery
$371
$12
Assault
$7,995
$267
Kidnapping
$206
$7
Vehicle Theft
$951
$32
Burglary
$705
$23
Theft
$1,644
$55
Arson
$48
$2
Vandalism
$1,114
$37
Animal Cruelty
$20
$1
Drug Crimes
$383
$13
Identity Theft
$5
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$22,122
$737

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Laurel Ridge, 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 Laurel Ridge totals $57,492 ($1,916 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $79,614 ($2,654 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 Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge’s 30 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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Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
9.280
Robbery
0.3934
Rape
0.6408
Murder
0.1333
Total Violent Crime
10.45 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.58
Vehicle Theft
2.047
Burglary
2.589
Arson
0.0656
Total Property Crime
15.29 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1134
Drug Crimes
1.725
Vandalism
5.199
Identity Theft
0.0212
Animal Cruelty
0.0906
Total "Other" Rate
7.150 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
D
D-
D-
D-
F
D-
D
D-
D-
F
F
F
D-
F
D-
D+
D
D-
D-
F
D-
A
A
A
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Laurel Ridge 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
D-
C
C
D
F
F
F
F
F
B-
A
A
D-
C-
C-
D
A+
A+
D-
B-
B-
A-
B+
B+
F
D
D
A-
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge, LA average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 13% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Laurel Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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