Minden, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

74%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

58%

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.

Minden 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 Minden 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 Minden 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 Minden crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Minden_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,662 (estimate)	3,178	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	14.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	47.2	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	53.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	433.1	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	631 (estimate)	548	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	447.0	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,805.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	377.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	3,031 (estimate)	2,630	1,917

Minden crime map

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

Minden crime rates are 61% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Minden are 74% higher than the national average
In Minden you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Minden is safer than 5% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Minden has decreased by 16%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Minden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Minden is 1 in 159

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Minden is 1 in 33

The chance of being a victim of crime in Minden is 1 in 28

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

Minden police department

Item	Minden	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	29	7,311	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.2	3.3

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}
Sibley, LA	1,521	0	0	0
Dixie Inn, LA	274	0	361	361
Haughton, LA	3,292	233	1,119	1,352
Homer, LA	2,875	326	1,565	1,891
Mount Lebanon, LA	159	430	2,062	2,492
Dubberly, LA	305	596	2,862	3,458
Heflin, LA	260	630	3,023	3,653
Minden, LA	12,035	631	3,031	3,662

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Neosho, MO	12,036	263	2,458	2,721
North Merrick, NY	12,037	149	685	834
Red Bank, NJ	12,039	164	1,208	1,372
Oak Grove, SC	12,040	447	2,082	2,530
Greatwood, TX	12,040	155	853	1,007
Minden, LA	12,035	631	3,031	3,662

Source: The Minden, 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.