Raceland, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

42%

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.

Raceland 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 Raceland 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 Raceland 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 Raceland crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Raceland_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,297 (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)	568 (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)	2,728 (estimate)	2,630	1,917

Raceland crime map

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

Raceland crime rates are 45% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Raceland are 56% higher than the national average
In Raceland you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Raceland is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Raceland has decreased by 14%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Raceland

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Raceland is 1 in 176

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Raceland is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in Raceland is 1 in 31

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

Raceland police department

Item	Raceland	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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Bayou Country Club, LA	1,363	77	369	446
Bayou Gauche, LA	1,703	77	369	446
Mathews, LA	1,830	105	503	607
Boutte, LA	2,944	135	650	785
Des Allemands, LA	1,976	140	670	809
Lockport Heights, LA	1,706	156	749	905
Paradis, LA	1,508	162	776	938
Raceland, LA	10,835	568	2,728	3,297

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tega Cay, SC	10,834	21	902	923
Fairview, CA	10,834	194	886	1,080
Union Park, FL	10,832	263	1,373	1,635
Bethel, CT	10,839	34	455	489
Sierra Madre, CA	10,829	226	717	943
Raceland, LA	10,835	568	2,728	3,297

Source: The Raceland, 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.