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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$220,827

Cost of Crime™ for Linville, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,103 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Linville ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Linville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Linville is 31.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Linville Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Linville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Linville, LA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Linville, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Linville for 2025 is $220,827. This translates to approximately $563 per resident and $1,103 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Linville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Linville, LA:	$563
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Linville is $563 per year, which is $99 more than the national average and $160 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Linville:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $856 more than in Linville.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $280 less than in Linville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Linville	Cost per Linville Resident
Murder	$89,877	$229
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,877	$51
Robbery	$10,106	$26
Assault	$26,755	$68
Kidnapping	$2,707	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4,667	$12
Burglary	$10,054	$26
Theft	$26,176	$67
Arson	$830	$2
Vandalism	$11,896	$30
Animal Cruelty	$222	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,621	$45
Identity Theft	$39	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$220,827	$563

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Linville, 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 Linville totals $702,178 ($1,791 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $923,005 ($2,355 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 Linville 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 Linville’s 392 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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Linville 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 Linville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.377
Robbery	0.8196
Rape	0.8363
Murder	0.1220
Total Violent Crime	4.154 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.89
Vehicle Theft	0.7689
Burglary	2.828
Arson	0.0876
Total Property Crime	16.58 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1139
Drug Crimes	6.077
Vandalism	4.248
Identity Theft	0.0129
Animal Cruelty	0.0767
Total "Other" Rate	10.53 (C-)

Individual Linville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Haile, LA	D+	C+	D-
Marion, LA	D	D-	D
Spencer, LA	B	B+	B-
Dean, LA	D-	D+	D-
Farmerville, LA	D+	D	D
Sadie, LA	D	D-	D
Litroe, LA	D	D-	D-
Truxno, LA	D	D-	D-
Sheltons, LA	D+	D+	D
Bastrop, LA	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Linville 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
Kirchhayn, WI	A+	A+	A+
St. George, IL	C	B	B
St. Cloud, MO	C+	D-	D-
St. Clair, GA	C-	B+	B+
Spring Grove, IN	B+	B	B
Spring Grove, IA	B+	B+	B+
Spring Creek, KY	D+	D	D
Spirit, WI	B-	B-	B-
Speer, OK	C	C	C
South Platte, CO	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Linville 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 Linville, LA average SchoolGrade of F, with 8% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Linville schools on SchoolGrade

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