The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.56 million

Cost of Crime™ for Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,663 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Read Blvd East 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 Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Read Blvd East ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of neighborhoods but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Read Blvd East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Read Blvd East is 29.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Read Blvd East Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Read Blvd East varies by area - ranging from 1 in 27 in the south areas to 1 in 40 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA see the most incidents - about 60 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Read Blvd East for 2025 is $8,557,355. This translates to approximately $908 per resident and $2,663 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Read Blvd East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Read Blvd East Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA:	$908
Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L:	$1923
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge:	$517
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Read Blvd East is $908 per year, which is $443 more than the national average and $184 more than New Orleans's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Read Blvd East:

In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $1,016 more than in Read Blvd East.
In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $391 less than in Read Blvd East

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Read Blvd East	Cost per Read Blvd East Resident
Murder	$5.33 million	$565
Rape/Sexual Assault	$268,427	$28
Robbery	$133,558	$14
Assault	$545,315	$58
Kidnapping	$102,542	$11
Vehicle Theft	$847,291	$90
Burglary	$229,792	$24
Theft	$342,941	$36
Arson	$12,057	$1
Vandalism	$242,767	$26
Animal Cruelty	$6,195	$1
Drug Crimes	$499,913	$53
Identity Theft	$837	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$8,557,355	$908

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Read Blvd East, New Orleans, 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 Read Blvd East totals $36,680,771 ($3,890 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $45,238,127 ($4,798 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 Read Blvd East 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 neighborhood 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 Read Blvd East’s 9,429 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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Read Blvd East 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 Read Blvd East residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.014
Robbery	0.4503
Rape	0.4695
Murder	0.3006
Total Violent Crime	3.234 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.023
Vehicle Theft	5.803
Burglary	2.687
Arson	0.0530
Total Property Crime	15.57 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1794
Drug Crimes	7.168
Vandalism	3.604
Identity Theft	0.0115
Animal Cruelty	0.0888
Total "Other" Rate	11.05 (C)

Individual Read Blvd East Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Read Blvd East is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Read Blvd East.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Read Blvd West, New Orleans, LA	B-	C	B+
Little Woods, New Orleans, LA	C-	D+	B-
West Lake Forest, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D
Village de L'Est, New Orleans, LA	C-	D	C
Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA	C-	C	C-
Pines Village, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D
Gentilly Woods, New Orleans, LA	C-	B-	C-
Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D
Milneburg, New Orleans, LA	C-	C-	C
Gentilly Terrace, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Read Blvd East is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reservoir-Whiskey Hill, Bridgeport, CT	B	A	A
Howe, Minneapolis, MN	D	D+	D+
Kenton, Portland, OR	D-	C-	C-
Adams Crossroads, Duluth, GA	D	C-	C-
Land Park, Sacramento, CA	B	C+	C+
Lauderdale Manors, Fort Lauderdale, FL	B-	D	D
Lawrence Park, Bronxville, NY	A	B+	B+
Linden Hills, Minneapolis, MN	C	A-	A-
Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA	B	C+	C+
Old Town, Alexandria, VA	D	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Read Blvd East 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 Read Blvd East, New Orleans, LA average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 20% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Read Blvd East schools on SchoolGrade

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