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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for Maringouin, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,490 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Maringouin ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Maringouin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Maringouin is 24.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Maringouin Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Maringouin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Maringouin, LA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Maringouin, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Maringouin for 2025 is $1,196,569. This translates to approximately $638 per resident and $1,490 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Maringouin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Maringouin, LA:	$638
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Maringouin is $638 per year, which is $174 more than the national average and $85 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Maringouin:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $782 more than in Maringouin.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $355 less than in Maringouin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Maringouin	Cost per Maringouin Resident
Murder	$620,665	$331
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,637	$40
Robbery	$20,438	$11
Assault	$168,722	$90
Kidnapping	$15,052	$8
Vehicle Theft	$54,246	$29
Burglary	$81,933	$44
Theft	$65,009	$35
Arson	$2,751	$1
Vandalism	$40,572	$22
Animal Cruelty	$1,013	$1
Drug Crimes	$51,358	$27
Identity Theft	$173	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,196,569	$638

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Maringouin, 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 Maringouin totals $4,513,000 ($2,406 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,709,569 ($3,043 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 Maringouin 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 Maringouin’s 1,876 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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Maringouin 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 Maringouin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.132
Robbery	0.3464
Rape	0.6562
Murder	0.1760
Total Violent Crime	4.310 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.691
Vehicle Theft	1.867
Burglary	4.815
Arson	0.0607
Total Property Crime	13.43 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1323
Drug Crimes	3.701
Vandalism	3.027
Identity Theft	0.0119
Animal Cruelty	0.0730
Total "Other" Rate	6.946 (B-)

Individual Maringouin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Valverda, LA	C	B+	D+
Slacks, LA	C+	C-	C
Livonia, LA	C	F	C-
Rosedale, LA	C-	B	D
Torbert, LA	B+	A	C+
Oscar, LA	B	A-	C
Ramah, LA	C+	B-	C-
Blanks, LA	D	F	B
Lottie, LA	C+	F	C
Lakeland, LA	D+	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Maringouin 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
Pollocksville, NC	B-	C+	C+
Epworth, GA	C+	B-	B-
Foreman, AR	D	D-	D-
Girdwood, AK	D+	D-	D-
Graham, GA	B-	C+	C+
Maben, MS	A	A+	A+
Mendon, UT	A+	B+	B+
Mooreland, OK	C	C-	C-
New Hampton, NH	A-	A+	A+
Oakland, GA	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Maringouin 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 Maringouin, LA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Maringouin schools on SchoolGrade

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