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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.13 million

Cost of Crime™ for Oberlin, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,809 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Oberlin ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Oberlin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oberlin is 23.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oberlin Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oberlin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Oberlin, LA see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oberlin, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Oberlin for 2025 is $2,132,916. This translates to approximately $694 per resident and $1,809 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.5% of the median household income in Oberlin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Oberlin, LA:	$694
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oberlin is $694 per year, which is $230 more than the national average and $29 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oberlin:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $725 more than in Oberlin.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $411 less than in Oberlin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oberlin	Cost per Oberlin Resident
Murder	$1.09 million	$353
Rape/Sexual Assault	$116,582	$38
Robbery	$51,872	$17
Assault	$458,170	$149
Kidnapping	$29,366	$10
Vehicle Theft	$48,561	$16
Burglary	$78,735	$26
Theft	$80,114	$26
Arson	$4,302	$1
Vandalism	$103,952	$34
Animal Cruelty	$1,772	$1
Drug Crimes	$73,718	$24
Identity Theft	$164	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$2,132,916	$694

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin totals $7,878,263 ($2,565 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,011,179 ($3,259 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 Oberlin 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 Oberlin’s 3,072 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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Oberlin 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 Oberlin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.193
Robbery	0.5368
Rape	0.6259
Murder	0.1880
Total Violent Crime	6.544 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.035
Vehicle Theft	1.021
Burglary	2.826
Arson	0.0580
Total Property Crime	8.940 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1577
Drug Crimes	3.244
Vandalism	4.737
Identity Theft	0.0069
Animal Cruelty	0.0780
Total "Other" Rate	8.223 (C+)

Individual Oberlin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oberlin is similar 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
Bridgeport, AL	C	B+	B+
Brooksville, KY	C-	A-	A-
Delcambre, LA	C	C	C
Columbus, MI	A	A-	A-
Culver, IN	B-	C	C
Conrad, MT	D	D+	D+
Kitts Hill, OH	B	B-	B-
Bergheim, TX	A-	B	B
Level Park-Oak Park, MI	B	B-	B-
Orrington, ME	A	A+	A+

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

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