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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Robert, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,179 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Robert ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Robert's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Robert is 22.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Robert Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Robert varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 86 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Robert, LA see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Robert, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Robert for 2025 is $2,016,401. This translates to approximately $486 per resident and $1,179 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Robert. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Robert, LA:	$486
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Robert is $486 per year, which is $22 more than the national average and $237 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Robert:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $934 more than in Robert.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $203 less than in Robert

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Robert	Cost per Robert Resident
Murder	$1.00 million	$242
Rape/Sexual Assault	$140,423	$34
Robbery	$63,780	$15
Assault	$242,763	$58
Kidnapping	$32,049	$8
Vehicle Theft	$26,997	$7
Burglary	$88,024	$21
Theft	$193,940	$47
Arson	$6,440	$2
Vandalism	$117,543	$28
Animal Cruelty	$2,186	$1
Drug Crimes	$97,405	$23
Identity Theft	$281	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$2,016,401	$486

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Robert, 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 Robert totals $7,410,306 ($1,786 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,426,707 ($2,271 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 Robert 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 Robert’s 4,150 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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Robert 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 Robert residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.037
Robbery	0.4886
Rape	0.5581
Murder	0.1288
Total Violent Crime	3.212 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.023
Vehicle Theft	0.4201
Burglary	2.339
Arson	0.0643
Total Property Crime	11.85 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1274
Drug Crimes	3.173
Vandalism	3.965
Identity Theft	0.0087
Animal Cruelty	0.0712
Total "Other" Rate	7.345 (B-)

Individual Robert Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Natalbany, LA	B-	D+	B-
Ponchatoula, LA	B	C	B-
Akers, LA	C+	C	C
Loranger, LA	D-	C-	F
Uneedus, LA	C+	C-	C
Hammond, LA	D+	D-	D+
Madisonville, LA	A	A	A+
Tickfaw, LA	C-	D-	C-
Folsom, LA	A-	B+	B+
Osceola, LA	B	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Robert is lower 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
Winner, SD	D-	F	F
New Hill, NC	B	C-	C-
Monroeville, IN	A-	A	A
Section, AL	B-	B	B
South Vienna, OH	A	A-	A-
Spearman, TX	D-	D-	D-
Sun City, CA	B	B-	B-
Thomaston, ME	C	A	A
Lake Crystal, MN	B-	B+	B+
Venetian Village, IL	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Robert 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 Robert, LA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Robert schools on SchoolGrade

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