Old Jefferson, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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.

Old Jefferson 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 Old Jefferson 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 Old Jefferson 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 Old Jefferson crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Old Jefferson_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,644 (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)	283 (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)	1,360 (estimate)	2,630	1,917

Old Jefferson crime map

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

Old Jefferson crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Old Jefferson are 22% lower than the national average
In Old Jefferson you have a 1 in 61 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Old Jefferson is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Old Jefferson has decreased by 25%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Old Jefferson

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Old Jefferson is 1 in 353

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Old Jefferson is 1 in 74

The chance of being a victim of crime in Old Jefferson is 1 in 61

Year Over Year Crime In Old Jefferson (per 100,000 people)

Old Jefferson police department

Item	Old Jefferson	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	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.

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Westminster, LA	2,713	86	413	499
Watson, LA	1,225	110	527	637
Brusly, LA	2,690	384	307	691
Sorrento, LA	1,567	152	731	883
Inniswold, LA	6,760	178	855	1,033
Oak Hills Place, LA	8,472	192	923	1,115
Shenandoah, LA	21,045	230	1,105	1,335
Old Jefferson, LA	7,321	283	1,360	1,644

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gorham, ME	7,322	23	411	434
Winooski, VT	7,320	366	3,233	3,598
Mexia, TX	7,319	452	831	1,283
Mills River, NC	7,319	136	716	852
Northridge, OH	7,318	207	1,224	1,431
Old Jefferson, LA	7,321	283	1,360	1,644

Source: The Old Jefferson, 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.