Crime per Capita in Pleasure Bend
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasure Bend.
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D
Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
$285,106
Cost of Crime™ for Pleasure Bend, LA
In 2025, crime will cost $3,699 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pleasure Bend 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 Pleasure Bend, LA Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Pleasure Bend ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Pleasure Bend's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Pleasure Bend is 36.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.
The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasure Bend, LA
The total projected cost of crime in Pleasure Bend for 2025 is $285,106. This translates to approximately $1,178 per resident and $3,699 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.0% of the median household income in Pleasure Bend. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 41.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasure Bend Compared to Other Cities?
| Pleasure Bend, LA: | $1178 |
|---|---|
| Angola, LA: | $1419 |
| Madisonville, LA: | $283 |
| Louisiana: | $723 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasure Bend is $1,178 per year, which is $714 more than the national average and $455 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasure Bend:
- In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $241 more than in Pleasure Bend.
- In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $895 less than in Pleasure Bend
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasure Bend for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Pleasure Bend |
Cost per Pleasure Bend Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$192,262 |
$794 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$12,166 |
$50 |
Robbery |
$3,465 |
$14 |
Assault |
$18,283 |
$76 |
Kidnapping |
$3,258 |
$13 |
Vehicle Theft |
$11,236 |
$46 |
Burglary |
$12,643 |
$52 |
Theft |
$24,301 |
$100 |
Arson |
$366 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$4,226 |
$17 |
Animal Cruelty |
$154 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$2,724 |
$11 |
Identity Theft |
$19 |
$0 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$285,106 |
$1,178 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasure Bend, 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 Pleasure Bend totals $1,334,892 ($5,516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,619,998 ($6,694 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 Pleasure Bend 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 Pleasure Bend’s 242 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 Pleasure Bend residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.631 |
Robbery |
0.4552 |
Rape |
0.8292 |
Murder |
0.4228 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.338 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
19.39 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.998 |
Burglary |
5.760 |
Arson |
0.0627 |
Total Property Crime |
28.21 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2221 |
Drug Crimes |
1.522 |
Vandalism |
2.445 |
Identity Theft |
0.0103 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0862 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.285 (A-) |
Individual Pleasure Bend Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Pleasure Bend is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Pleasure Bend.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C- | D+ | |
C+ | D- | C | |
C- | C- | D | |
C- | D | D+ | |
C | D | C | |
D | D- | D | |
D | D+ | D- | |
F | D- | F | |
F | F | F | |
B- | B+ | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Pleasure Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | F | F | |
B- | B- | B- | |
A+ | C- | C- | |
D | D | D | |
B | C | C | |
D | D | D | |
A- | A | A | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
B | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Pleasure Bend 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 Pleasure Bend, LA average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pleasure Bend schools on SchoolGrade
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