70760, LA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in 70760

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 70760 residents.

 

70760, LA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
F
D-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$4.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for 70760, LA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $1,784 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 70760 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.

The F grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 70760 ranks in the 6th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 6% of zip codes but less safe than 94%. This analysis applies only to 70760's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 70760 is 9.206 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 70760 residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 70760 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 53 in the north areas to 1 in 193 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 70760, LA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 70760, LA

The total projected cost of crime in 70760 for 2025 is $4,468,321. This translates to approximately $689 per resident and $1,784 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in 70760. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 37.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 50.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in 70760 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

70760, LA: $689
70805, LA: $1369
70005, LA: $138
Louisiana: $470
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in 70760 is $689 per year, which is $430 more than the national average and $219 more than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 70760:
  • In 70805, LA, crime costs $1,369 per person, which is $680 more than in 70760.
  • In 70005, LA, crime costs $138 per person, which is $550 less than in 70760

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 70760 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 70760
Cost per 70760 Resident
Murder
$2.67 million
$411
Rape/Sexual Assault
$220,069
$34
Robbery
$102,549
$16
Assault
$1.48 million
$228
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$4,468,321
$689

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 70760, 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 70760 totals $19,124,937 ($2,948 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,593,258 ($3,637 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 70760 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 southwest part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 70760’s 6,487 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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70760 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 70760 residents in a standard year.

70760 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 70760 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.925
Robbery
0.5026
Rape
0.5595
Murder
0.2190
Total Violent Crime
9.206 (F)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 70760 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 70760.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
D-
D+
C+
D
C+
B+
A-
C+
C
C-
D+
C-
C+
D
C-
B
D
C-
D+
C
A+
A+
A+
C
F
C
D
F
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

70760 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B+
B+
B
B-
B-
F
F
F
D+
D
D
A+
C+
C+
B+
A
A
B-
C
C
D
C
C
A-
A
A
D
D+
D+

Considering only the violent crime rate, 70760 is less safe than the Louisiana state average and less safe than the national average.

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