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1%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
9%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
0%
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.
Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleDenham Springs/100k peopleLouisiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,308 (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)398 (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)1,910 (estimate)2,6301,917

Denham Springs crime map



The Denham Springs crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Denham Springs 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

      • Denham Springs crime rates are 1% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Denham Springs are 9% higher than the national average
      • In Denham Springs you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Denham Springs is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Denham Springs has decreased by 33%

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        Daily Crime In Denham Springs (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Denham Springs

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Denham Springs is 1 in 252
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Denham Springs is 1 in 53
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Denham Springs is 1 in 44

        Year Over Year Crime In Denham Springs (per 100,000 people)

        Denham Springs police department

        Item Denham Springs Louisiana National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)447,311558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.24.23.3
        There are a total of 44 Denham Springs police officers. This results in 4.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.4% less than the Louisiana average and 29.5% greater than the National average.

        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
        Westminster, LA2,71386413499
        Watson, LA1,225110527637
        Livingston, LA1,880167802970
        Inniswold, LA6,7601788551,033
        Oak Hills Place, LA8,4721929231,115
        Shenandoah, LA21,0452301,1051,335
        Prairieville, LA33,2282371,1361,373
        Denham Springs, LA9,9083981,9102,308

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        Birch Bay, WA9,9172762,2292,505
        Wimauma, FL9,9222491,3001,549
        Alachua, FL9,8912031,0631,267
        Warrenton, VA9,928581,2071,265
        Astoria, OR9,9294622,6343,096
        Denham Springs, LA9,9083981,9102,308
        Source: The Denham Springs, 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.