F
9%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
18%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
8%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Bayou Vista crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Bayou Vista crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Bayou Vista crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Bayou Vista crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBayou Vista/100k peopleLouisiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,494 (estimate)3,1782,281
Murdern/an/an/a14.55.7
Rapen/an/an/a47.238.0
Robberyn/an/an/a53.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a433.1264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)430 (estimate)548364
Burglaryn/an/an/a447.0250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,805.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a377.4318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,064 (estimate)2,6301,917

Bayou Vista crime map



The Bayou Vista crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bayou Vista as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bayou Vista crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bayou Vista crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Bayou Vista crime rates are 9% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Bayou Vista are 18% higher than the national average
      • In Bayou Vista you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Bayou Vista is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Bayou Vista has decreased by 31%

      Bayou Vista, LA Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Louisiana has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Louisiana has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Bayou Vista each year?
      • 4. Is the Bayou Vista crime rate higher or lower than the Louisiana average?
      • 5. Bayou Vista is safer than 43% of all other cities in Louisiana.
       
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      Daily Crime In Bayou Vista (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bayou Vista

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bayou Vista is 1 in 233
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bayou Vista is 1 in 49
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Bayou Vista is 1 in 41

      Year Over Year Crime In Bayou Vista (per 100,000 people)

      Bayou Vista police department

      Item Bayou Vista Louisiana National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a7,311558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a4.23.3

      Sex offenders in Louisiana

      State Total offenders Louisiana /100K National /100K
      Louisiana12,948286266
      There are a total of 12,948 sex offenders in Louisiana. This yields a total of 286 sex offenders in Louisiana per 100,000 residents which is 8% greater than the national average.

      Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Patterson, LA5,844337249586
      Bayou L'Ourse, LA2,2312671,2831,550
      Berwick, LA4,4783901,8742,264
      Franklin, LA6,8445772,7683,344
      Morgan City, LA10,9638343,3624,196
      Siracusaville, LA3877513,6054,356
      Bayou Vista, LA4,3464302,0642,494

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      King City, OR4,345161724885
      Euharlee, GA4,34870492562
      El Jebel, CO4,349123748871
      Walton, KY4,343120831951
      Ottawa, OH4,34968204272
      Bayou Vista, LA4,3464302,0642,494
      Source: The Bayou Vista, LA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.