The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Milneburg, New Orleans, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$4.72 million

Cost of Crime™ for Milneburg, New Orleans, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,711 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Milneburg 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 Milneburg, New Orleans, LA Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Milneburg ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of neighborhoods but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Milneburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Milneburg is 45.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Milneburg Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Milneburg varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the east areas to 1 in 31 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Milneburg, New Orleans, LA see the most incidents - about 34 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Milneburg, New Orleans, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Milneburg for 2025 is $4,717,915. This translates to approximately $1,090 per resident and $2,711 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Milneburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Milneburg Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Milneburg, New Orleans, LA:	$1090
Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L:	$1923
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge:	$517
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Milneburg is $1,090 per year, which is $625 more than the national average and $367 more than New Orleans's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Milneburg:

In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $834 more than in Milneburg.
In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $573 less than in Milneburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Milneburg	Cost per Milneburg Resident
Murder	$2.51 million	$579
Rape/Sexual Assault	$158,889	$37
Robbery	$100,499	$23
Assault	$470,362	$109
Kidnapping	$50,842	$12
Vehicle Theft	$430,554	$99
Burglary	$234,722	$54
Theft	$292,513	$68
Arson	$7,355	$2
Vandalism	$166,612	$38
Animal Cruelty	$3,968	$1
Drug Crimes	$293,847	$68
Identity Theft	$590	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$4,717,915	$1,090

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Milneburg, New Orleans, 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 Milneburg totals $17,502,348 ($4,042 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,220,263 ($5,132 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 Milneburg 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 neighborhood 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 Milneburg’s 4,330 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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Milneburg 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 Milneburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.782
Robbery	0.7379
Rape	0.6052
Murder	0.3081
Total Violent Crime	5.434 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.04
Vehicle Theft	6.421
Burglary	5.977
Arson	0.0703
Total Property Crime	25.51 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1937
Drug Crimes	9.174
Vandalism	5.386
Identity Theft	0.0176
Animal Cruelty	0.1239
Total "Other" Rate	14.90 (D+)

Individual Milneburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Saint Anthony, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	C-
Lake Terrace and Oaks, New Orleans, LA	C-	D+	C
Gentilly Woods, New Orleans, LA	C-	B-	C-
Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	C-
Fillmore, New Orleans, LA	C+	B-	C+
Dillard, New Orleans, LA	D-	D	D-
Pines Village, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D
Lake Shore, New Orleans, LA	C+	A-	C+
Saint Roch, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D-
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Milneburg is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Silver Bow Park, Butte, MT	D+	C	C
Providence, Scranton, PA	C+	C	C
Regis, Denver, CO	D-	D	D
Reparto Metropolitano, San Juan, PR	D	D	D
Riverbend, Tampa, FL	A-	C+	C+
Robberson, Springfield, MO	D-	D-	D-
Schnitzelburg, Louisville, KY	C+	B+	B+
Sears Park Area, Abilene, TX	C-	D	D
Sequoyah, Oakland, CA	B	C-	C-
Pines Village, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Milneburg 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 Milneburg, New Orleans, LA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Milneburg schools on SchoolGrade

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