B-
139%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
250%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
118%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleIndependence/100k peopleLouisiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime90n/a (estimate)5,4553,1782,281
Murder0n/a0.014.55.7
Rape0n/a0.047.238.0
Robbery1n/a60.653.366.5
Assault20n/a1,212.1433.1264.1
Violent crime21n/a (estimate)1,273548364
Burglary10n/a606.1447.0250.7
Theft58n/a3,515.11,805.81,347.2
Vehicle theft1n/a60.6377.4318.7
Property crime69n/a (estimate)4,1822,6301,917

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

      • Independence crime rates are 139% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Independence are 250% higher than the national average
      • In Independence you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Independence is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Independence has increased by 22%

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        Daily Crime In Independence (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Independence

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Independence is 1 in 79
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Independence is 1 in 24
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Independence is 1 in 19

        Year Over Year Crime In Independence (per 100,000 people)

        Independence police department

        Item Independence 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
        Montpelier, LA323000
        Livingston, LA1,880167802970
        Albany, LA1,3001919141,105
        Greensburg, LA1,0181969401,136
        Roseland, LA1,1862581,2391,498
        Natalbany, LA2,8472801,3441,624
        Amite City, LA4,4594532,1722,625
        Independence, LA2,5781,2734,1825,455

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Thayer, MO2,5781059411,045
        Maine, WI2,57772301373
        Owensville, MO2,579214428641
        Oliver, PA2,579120714835
        Jefferson, MD2,577125607732
        Independence, LA2,5781,2734,1825,455
        Source: The Independence, 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.