The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Mittie, 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?

$176,793

Cost of Crime™ for Mittie, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $992 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Mittie ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Mittie's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mittie is 25.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mittie Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mittie varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Mittie, LA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mittie, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Mittie for 2025 is $176,793. This translates to approximately $449 per resident and $992 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Mittie. 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): 35.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Mittie, LA:	$449
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mittie is $449 per year, which is $16 less than the national average and $274 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mittie:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $971 more than in Mittie.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $166 less than in Mittie

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mittie	Cost per Mittie Resident
Murder	$57,506	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,163	$41
Robbery	$6,927	$18
Assault	$37,253	$95
Kidnapping	$2,919	$7
Vehicle Theft	$6,242	$16
Burglary	$9,579	$24
Theft	$20,055	$51
Arson	$610	$2
Vandalism	$6,410	$16
Animal Cruelty	$227	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,899	$33
Identity Theft	$1	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$176,793	$449

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mittie, 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 Mittie totals $471,249 ($1,196 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $648,042 ($1,645 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 Mittie 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 Mittie’s 394 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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Mittie 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 Mittie residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.292
Robbery	0.5590
Rape	0.6766
Murder	0.0777
Total Violent Crime	4.605 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.828
Vehicle Theft	1.023
Burglary	2.680
Arson	0.0642
Total Property Crime	13.60 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1222
Drug Crimes	4.426
Vandalism	2.277
Identity Theft	0.0002
Animal Cruelty	0.0780
Total "Other" Rate	6.904 (B-)

Individual Mittie Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grant, LA	C	D	C
Dry Creek, LA	D+	D-	D+
Oberlin, LA	C+	D-	B+
Leblanc, LA	D	C+	D-
Sugartown, LA	C-	D-	C
Ward, LA	B-	C-	C+
Reeves, LA	F	A	F
Bond, LA	C	F	B+
Longville, LA	C+	C-	C+
Easton, LA	C	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mittie 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
Knobtown, MS	B	A-	A-
Leathersville, GA	A	B-	B-
Lawson, VA	C	D	D
Law, TN	B-	D	D
Lattasburg, OH	A-	A	A
Lanesville, VA	B	B-	B-
Lamson, MN	A-	B+	B+
Lakeland Shores, MN	D	A-	A-
Lake City, TX	B-	D	D
Lake City, SD	D+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Mittie 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 Mittie, LA average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mittie schools on SchoolGrade

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