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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$271,477

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Union, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,803 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Mount Union ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Mount Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Union is 40.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Union Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Union varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Union, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Union for 2025 is $271,477. This translates to approximately $835 per resident and $1,803 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Mount Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Union Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Union, LA:	$835
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Union is $835 per year, which is $371 more than the national average and $112 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Union:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $584 more than in Mount Union.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $552 less than in Mount Union

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Union	Cost per Mount Union Resident
Murder	$126,622	$390
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,866	$40
Robbery	$3,863	$12
Assault	$58,920	$181
Kidnapping	$3,067	$9
Vehicle Theft	$2,777	$9
Burglary	$10,644	$33
Theft	$34,932	$107
Arson	$561	$2
Vandalism	$11,475	$35
Animal Cruelty	$109	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,591	$17
Identity Theft	$50	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$271,477	$835

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Union, 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 Mount Union totals $915,398 ($2,817 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,186,875 ($3,652 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 Mount Union 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 Mount Union’s 325 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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Mount Union 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 Mount Union residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	6.313
Robbery	0.3779
Rape	0.6529
Murder	0.2073
Total Violent Crime	7.551 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.75
Vehicle Theft	0.5518
Burglary	3.611
Arson	0.0714
Total Property Crime	24.99 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1557
Drug Crimes	2.326
Vandalism	4.942
Identity Theft	0.0198
Animal Cruelty	0.0453
Total "Other" Rate	7.489 (C+)

Individual Mount Union Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Spearsville, LA	D	F	D-
Truxno, LA	D	D-	D-
Lillie, LA	C	F	B+
Bernice, LA	D+	F	C-
Junction City, LA	C-	F	B
Gardner, AR	F	F	C-
Junction City, AR	F	D-	F
Weldon, LA	D	F	D
Marion, LA	D	D-	D
Sadie, LA	D	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Union 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
Glencliff, NH	A	A+	A+
Summitville, NY	A-	C+	C+
Hadley, IN	B-	A-	A-
Greenfield, OK	D+	D-	D-
Graceville, PA	A-	A-	A-
Gorham, IL	A	A+	A+
Goodrich, ME	B-	A+	A+
Goodland, FL	A+	B-	B-
Goodell, IA	B	A	A
Golf Manor, NJ	A	A	A

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

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