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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$5.46 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mamou, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,434 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Mamou ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of cities but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to Mamou's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mamou is 56.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mamou Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mamou varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Mamou, LA see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 16 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mamou, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Mamou for 2025 is $5,458,606. This translates to approximately $1,075 per resident and $2,434 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.9% of the median household income in Mamou. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Mamou, LA:	$1075
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mamou is $1,075 per year, which is $611 more than the national average and $352 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mamou:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $344 more than in Mamou.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $792 less than in Mamou

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mamou	Cost per Mamou Resident
Murder	$2.23 million	$438
Rape/Sexual Assault	$194,846	$38
Robbery	$141,453	$28
Assault	$1.34 million	$265
Kidnapping	$37,726	$7
Vehicle Theft	$107,937	$21
Burglary	$240,035	$47
Theft	$687,450	$135
Arson	$10,901	$2
Vandalism	$269,186	$53
Animal Cruelty	$4,109	$1
Drug Crimes	$194,157	$38
Identity Theft	$1,056	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$5,458,606	$1,075

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mamou, 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 Mamou totals $16,060,491 ($3,164 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,519,097 ($4,239 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 Mamou 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 north 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 Mamou’s 5,076 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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Mamou 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 Mamou residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.224
Robbery	0.8859
Rape	0.6331
Murder	0.2332
Total Violent Crime	10.98 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	26.15
Vehicle Theft	1.373
Burglary	5.214
Arson	0.0889
Total Property Crime	32.83 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1226
Drug Crimes	5.171
Vandalism	7.423
Identity Theft	0.0269
Animal Cruelty	0.1094
Total "Other" Rate	12.85 (D)

Individual Mamou Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reddell, LA	D+	D	D
Vidrine, LA	C-	D	D+
Gray Point, LA	B-	D+	B
Point Blue, LA	D-	F	D-
Chataignier, LA	C	C	C-
Easton, LA	C	D+	C-
Ville Platte, LA	F	F	F
Pine Prairie, LA	D+	D	D+
Bond, LA	C	F	B+
Tate Cove, LA	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mamou 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
Bailey, CO	D	C+	C+
Rowland, NC	F	D	D
Bear Valley Springs, CA	A	B	B
Beacon Falls, CT	A-	A+	A+
Hutchins, TX	D+	D-	D-
Bangor Base, WA	F	C-	C-
Le Sueur, MN	B+	A-	A-
Le Claire, IA	A-	B-	B-
Lawson, MO	B	C+	C+
Imperial, PA	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Mamou is less safe than the Louisiana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Mamou, LA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Mamou schools on SchoolGrade

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