Kenner, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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55%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Kenner_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,219	n/a (estimate)	3,528	3,178	2,281
Murder	7	n/a	11.1	14.5	5.7
Rape	18	n/a	28.6	47.2	38.0
Robbery	21	n/a	33.4	53.3	66.5
Assault	157	n/a	249.6	433.1	264.1
Violent crime	203	n/a (estimate)	323	548	364
Burglary	154	n/a	244.9	447.0	250.7
Theft	1,636	n/a	2,601.3	1,805.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	226	n/a	359.3	377.4	318.7
Property crime	2,016	n/a (estimate)	3,206	2,630	1,917

Kenner crime map

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

Kenner crime rates are 55% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Kenner are 11% lower than the national average
In Kenner you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Kenner is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Kenner has increased by 33%

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Daily Crime In Kenner (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Kenner, per 100,000 residents. In Kenner, the total number of daily crimes is 1.11 times more than the Louisiana average and 1.55 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Kenner are 1.70 times less than the Louisiana average and 1.13 times less than the national average. For property crime, Kenner has a daily crime rate that is 1.22 times more than the Louisiana average and 1.67 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Kenner (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Louisiana and all other cities across the US, is Kenner safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Kenner is safer than 40% of other cities in the state of Louisiana. In addition, Kenner is safer than 10% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Louisiana and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Kenner. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Kenner is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Kenner

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kenner is 1 in 310

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Kenner is 1 in 32

The chance of being a victim of crime in Kenner is 1 in 29

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Kenner? In Kenner, LA you have a 1 in 310 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 32 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 29 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Kenner.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Kenner, Louisiana (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Kenner has decreased by 22%, the amount of property crime in Kenner has increased by 44%, and the total amount of crime in Kenner has increased by 33% year over year.

Kenner police department

Item	Kenner	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	236	7,311	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.5	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 236 Kenner police officers. This results in 3.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 16.8% less than the Louisiana average and 8.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Louisiana

State	Total offenders	Louisiana_/100K	National_/100K
Louisiana	12,948	286	266

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}
Bayou Gauche, LA	1,703	77	369	446
Montz, LA	2,037	86	413	499
Boutte, LA	2,944	135	650	785
Des Allemands, LA	1,976	140	670	809
Harahan, LA	9,293	162	716	878
Norco, LA	2,993	155	745	900
Paradis, LA	1,508	162	776	938
Kenner, LA	66,759	323	3,206	3,528

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Oshkosh, WI	66,753	255	1,634	1,889
Conway, AR	66,776	548	2,473	3,021
West Des Moines, IA	66,724	173	2,196	2,369
Portland, ME	66,706	228	1,711	1,939
Redondo Beach, CA	66,663	310	2,458	2,768
Kenner, LA	66,759	323	3,206	3,528

Source: The Kenner, 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.