The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West End, New Orleans, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.60 million

Cost of Crime™ for West End, New Orleans, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,802 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West End 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 West End, New Orleans, LA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West End ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of neighborhoods but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to West End's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West End is 39.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West End Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West End varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the north areas to 1 in 27 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of West End, New Orleans, LA see the most incidents - about 36 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West End, New Orleans, LA

The total projected cost of crime in West End for 2025 is $3,596,647. This translates to approximately $707 per resident and $1,802 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in West End. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West End Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

West End, New Orleans, LA:	$707
Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L:	$1923
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge:	$517
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West End is $707 per year, which is $243 more than the national average and $16 less than New Orleans's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West End:

In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $1,216 more than in West End.
In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $190 less than in West End

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West End	Cost per West End Resident
Murder	$1.34 million	$263
Rape/Sexual Assault	$252,000	$50
Robbery	$79,749	$16
Assault	$263,235	$52
Kidnapping	$82,080	$16
Vehicle Theft	$616,554	$121
Burglary	$181,376	$36
Theft	$337,642	$66
Arson	$6,744	$1
Vandalism	$108,146	$21
Animal Cruelty	$2,466	$0
Drug Crimes	$328,955	$65
Identity Theft	$680	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$3,596,647	$707

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West End, 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 West End totals $10,157,042 ($1,996 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,753,688 ($2,703 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 West End 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 neighborhood 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 West End’s 5,089 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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West End 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 West End residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.801
Robbery	0.4982
Rape	0.8167
Murder	0.1398
Total Violent Crime	3.256 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.81
Vehicle Theft	7.824
Burglary	3.930
Arson	0.0549
Total Property Crime	24.62 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2660
Drug Crimes	8.739
Vandalism	2.975
Identity Theft	0.0173
Animal Cruelty	0.0655
Total "Other" Rate	12.06 (C-)

Individual West End Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lakeview, New Orleans, LA	C+	A-	B-
Lake Shore, New Orleans, LA	C+	A-	C+
Lakewood, New Orleans, LA	C-	A-	D+
Fillmore, New Orleans, LA	C+	B-	C+
Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA	D	D-	D
Holly Grove, New Orleans, LA	D-	D	D-
Mid-City, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D-
Saint Anthony, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	C-
Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA	D+	D-	C-
Lake Terrace and Oaks, New Orleans, LA	C-	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West End is higher 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
Rockfish, Raeford, NC	A	B+	B+
New Horizons, Santa Ana, CA	A+	A+	A+
North El Monte, Arcadia, CA	B+	B-	B-
O Hair Park, Detroit, MI	D	D-	D-
Old Naples, Naples, FL	A	D+	D+
Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH	C-	B	B
Park Shore, Naples, FL	A+	B+	B+
Prospect Hill, New Haven, CT	A-	A	A
Ridgeview-Webster, San Diego, CA	C-	C-	C-
NE-Sterling, San Bernardino, CA	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, West End 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 West End, New Orleans, LA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See West End schools on SchoolGrade

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