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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.78 million

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

In 2025, crime will cost $1,721 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. West Riverside ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of neighborhoods but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to West Riverside's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in West Riverside is 47.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Riverside Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Riverside varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest areas to 1 in 30 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA see the most incidents - about 51 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in West Riverside for 2025 is $3,775,163. This translates to approximately $888 per resident and $1,721 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in West Riverside. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

West Riverside, New Orleans, LA:	$888
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 Riverside is $888 per year, which is $424 more than the national average and $165 more than New Orleans's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to West Riverside:

In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $1,035 more than in West Riverside.
In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $371 less than in West Riverside

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Riverside	Cost per West Riverside Resident
Murder	$1.44 million	$339
Rape/Sexual Assault	$151,613	$36
Robbery	$122,276	$29
Assault	$625,094	$147
Kidnapping	$56,737	$13
Vehicle Theft	$413,685	$97
Burglary	$223,007	$52
Theft	$384,638	$90
Arson	$6,791	$2
Vandalism	$97,562	$23
Animal Cruelty	$3,398	$1
Drug Crimes	$247,174	$58
Identity Theft	$393	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$3,775,163	$888

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Riverside, 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 Riverside totals $10,491,969 ($2,468 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,267,132 ($3,356 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 Riverside 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 north 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 West Riverside’s 4,251 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 Riverside 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 Riverside residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.120
Robbery	0.9145
Rape	0.5882
Murder	0.1806
Total Violent Crime	6.803 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.47
Vehicle Theft	6.284
Burglary	5.784
Arson	0.0662
Total Property Crime	29.61 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2201
Drug Crimes	7.861
Vandalism	3.213
Identity Theft	0.0119
Animal Cruelty	0.1081
Total "Other" Rate	11.41 (C)

Individual West Riverside Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Uptown, New Orleans, LA	C-	D+	C
Audubon, New Orleans, LA	C	C	C
Milan, New Orleans, LA	D+	C-	C-
Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA	D	F	D+
East Carollton, New Orleans, LA	D+	D	D+
Broadmoor, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	C-
Central City, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D-
Marlyville, New Orleans, LA	C-	C	C
Leonidas, New Orleans, LA	D+	D+	D+
Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA	D-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

West Riverside 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
Highwood, Hamden, CT	C-	B-	B-
Sonoma Ranch, Helotes, TX	A+	A	A
Lindsay Park, Milwaukee, WI	B-	D+	D+
Lincoln Villas, Jacksonville, FL	B+	B-	B-
Lakewood, Jacksonville, FL	A	A-	A-
Lake Lucina, Jacksonville, FL	A	B	B
Kent Corner, Riverside, RI	A+	A+	A+
Kensington, San Diego, CA	C+	C-	C-
Kaseberg-Kingswood, Roseville, CA	B	B	B
John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI	B-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, West Riverside is less safe than 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 Riverside, New Orleans, LA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Riverside schools on SchoolGrade

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