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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.67 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ossun, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,202 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ossun ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Ossun's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ossun is 37.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ossun Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ossun varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ossun, LA see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ossun, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Ossun for 2025 is $1,665,274. This translates to approximately $879 per resident and $2,202 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Ossun. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Ossun, LA:	$879
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ossun is $879 per year, which is $415 more than the national average and $156 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ossun:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $540 more than in Ossun.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $596 less than in Ossun

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ossun	Cost per Ossun Resident
Murder	$830,736	$439
Rape/Sexual Assault	$70,385	$37
Robbery	$35,301	$19
Assault	$263,918	$139
Kidnapping	$16,534	$9
Vehicle Theft	$94,172	$50
Burglary	$74,013	$39
Theft	$97,840	$52
Arson	$3,466	$2
Vandalism	$101,743	$54
Animal Cruelty	$1,457	$1
Drug Crimes	$75,093	$40
Identity Theft	$616	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,665,274	$879

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ossun, 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 Ossun totals $5,913,342 ($3,122 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,578,616 ($4,001 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 Ossun 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 Ossun’s 1,894 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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Ossun 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 Ossun residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.852
Robbery	0.5925
Rape	0.6129
Murder	0.2334
Total Violent Crime	6.291 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.974
Vehicle Theft	3.211
Burglary	4.308
Arson	0.0758
Total Property Crime	17.57 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1440
Drug Crimes	5.360
Vandalism	7.519
Identity Theft	0.0420
Animal Cruelty	0.1040
Total "Other" Rate	13.17 (D)

Individual Ossun Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Scott, LA	D-	D-	D-
Carencro, LA	D	D	D-
Cankton, LA	C	C+	D+
Mire, LA	C-	C-	D
Duson, LA	D	D	D-
Higginbotham, LA	D	D+	D-
Lafayette, LA	D-	D	D-
Church Point, LA	D	D-	D
Ridge, LA	D+	D+	D-
Rayne, LA	D+	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ossun 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
Willard, MI	A-	A-	A-
Frenstat, TX	D+	D	D
Galena, MD	C-	B	B
Givhans, SC	C-	B+	B+
Granton, WI	B-	B+	B+
Greenfield, IL	C	D	D
Grovertown, IN	A+	A	A
Hammond Crossroads, SC	F	D+	D+
Hartfield, VA	C+	B-	B-
Hector, AR	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Ossun 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 Ossun, LA average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ossun schools on SchoolGrade

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