Crime per Capita in Plaquemines Parish
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Plaquemines Parish.
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$13.4 million
Cost of Crime™ for Plaquemines Parish, LA
In 2025, crime will cost $1,588 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Plaquemines Parish 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 Plaquemines Parish, LA Safe?
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Plaquemines Parish ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of counties but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Plaquemines Parish's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Plaquemines Parish is 29.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Plaquemines Parish Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Plaquemines Parish varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the west areas to 1 in 43 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Plaquemines Parish, LA see the most incidents - about 479 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Plaquemines Parish, LA
The total projected cost of crime in Plaquemines Parish for 2025 is $13,381,618. This translates to approximately $564 per resident and $1,588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Plaquemines Parish. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Plaquemines Parish Compared to Other Counties?
| Plaquemines Parish, LA: | $564 |
|---|---|
| Orleans Parish, LA: | $1178 |
| St. Tammany Parish, LA: | $395 |
| Louisiana: | $723 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Plaquemines Parish is $564 per year, which is $99 more than the national average and $159 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Plaquemines Parish:
- In Orleans Parish, LA, crime costs $1,178 per person, which is $615 more than in Plaquemines Parish.
- In St. Tammany Parish, LA, crime costs $395 per person, which is $169 less than in Plaquemines Parish
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Plaquemines Parish for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Plaquemines Parish |
Cost per Plaquemines Parish Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.41 million |
$186 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$783,007 |
$33 |
Robbery |
$470,396 |
$20 |
Assault |
$3.77 million |
$159 |
Kidnapping |
$204,082 |
$9 |
Vehicle Theft |
$798,994 |
$34 |
Burglary |
$421,857 |
$18 |
Theft |
$1.60 million |
$67 |
Arson |
$36,488 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$281,096 |
$12 |
Animal Cruelty |
$15,216 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$594,483 |
$25 |
Identity Theft |
$3,578 |
$0 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$13,381,618 |
$564 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Plaquemines Parish, 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 Plaquemines Parish totals $34,130,363 ($1,437 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $47,511,981 ($2,001 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 Plaquemines Parish 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 northwest part of the county has more 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 Plaquemines Parish’s 23,743 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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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 Plaquemines Parish residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.523 |
Robbery |
0.6299 |
Rape |
0.5439 |
Murder |
0.0988 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.795 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.99 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.173 |
Burglary |
1.959 |
Arson |
0.0636 |
Total Property Crime |
17.19 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1418 |
Drug Crimes |
3.385 |
Vandalism |
1.657 |
Identity Theft |
0.0195 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0866 |
Total "Other" Rate |
5.290 (A) |
Individual Plaquemines Parish Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Plaquemines Parish is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Plaquemines Parish.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D | D | |
F | F | D- | |
D- | C- | F | |
B+ | C+ | B | |
C- | D | D+ | |
D+ | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
C | C | D+ | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
B+ | B- | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Plaquemines Parish is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | A- | A- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
D | D | D | |
F | D- | D- | |
B+ | B | B | |
C- | B- | B- | |
C- | C- | C- | |
A | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Plaquemines Parish is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Plaquemines Parish schools on SchoolGrade
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