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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$306,902

Cost of Crime™ for Poydras, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,223 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Poydras ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Poydras's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poydras is 24.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Poydras Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Poydras varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Poydras, LA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Poydras, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Poydras for 2025 is $306,902. This translates to approximately $480 per resident and $1,223 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Poydras. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Poydras, LA:	$480
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poydras is $480 per year, which is $15 more than the national average and $244 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poydras:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $940 more than in Poydras.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $196 less than in Poydras

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poydras	Cost per Poydras Resident
Murder	$121,717	$190
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,113	$35
Robbery	$15,353	$24
Assault	$47,800	$75
Kidnapping	$2,957	$5
Vehicle Theft	$14,090	$22
Burglary	$23,842	$37
Theft	$27,685	$43
Arson	$932	$1
Vandalism	$13,733	$21
Animal Cruelty	$376	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,237	$25
Identity Theft	$68	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$306,902	$480

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poydras, 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 Poydras totals $931,830 ($1,456 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,238,733 ($1,936 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 Poydras 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 Poydras’s 640 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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Poydras 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 Poydras residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.601
Robbery	0.7627
Rape	0.5699
Murder	0.1012
Total Violent Crime	4.034 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.353
Vehicle Theft	1.422
Burglary	4.107
Arson	0.0603
Total Property Crime	13.94 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0762
Drug Crimes	3.430
Vandalism	3.004
Identity Theft	0.0137
Animal Cruelty	0.0795
Total "Other" Rate	6.603 (B-)

Individual Poydras Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
St. Bernard, LA	C	D+	C-
Violet, LA	D	F	D
Meraux, LA	C	C-	C-
Scarsdale, LA	C+	F	B+
Chalmette, LA	D-	D-	D-
Belle Chasse, LA	C	D	D+
Dalcour, LA	C+	F	B+
Timberlane, LA	D	C-	D-
Braithwaite, LA	C	F	B+
Terrytown, LA	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poydras 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
Oakfield, ME	B	A-	A-
Pittsville, MO	A	A+	A+
Pittsburg, NH	B-	A-	A-
Pitsburg, OH	B	D+	D+
Pintura, UT	C	B	B
Osco, IL	D+	D+	D+
Onondaga, NY	D+	D-	D-
Omaha, IL	B	C+	C+
Olmstead, KY	C	A-	A-
Old Sparta, NC	D+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Poydras 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 Poydras, LA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Poydras schools on SchoolGrade

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