Springfield, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

35%

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.

Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Springfield_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,117 (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)	538 (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)	2,580 (estimate)	2,630	1,917

Springfield crime map

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

Springfield crime rates are 37% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Springfield are 48% higher than the national average
In Springfield you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Springfield is safer than 6% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Springfield has decreased by 24%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Springfield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Springfield is 1 in 187

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Springfield is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Springfield is 1 in 33

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

Springfield police department

Item	Springfield	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	6	7,311	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	12.0	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 6 Springfield police officers. This results in 12.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 185% greater than the Louisiana average and 270.5% 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}
Killian, LA	1,852	153	734	887
Livingston, LA	1,880	167	802	970
Albany, LA	1,300	191	914	1,105
Natalbany, LA	2,847	280	1,344	1,624
French Settlement, LA	960	421	2,021	2,442
Hammond, LA	20,557	580	2,782	3,362
Tickfaw, LA	927	625	3,000	3,625
Springfield, LA	562	538	2,580	3,117

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Belle Haven town, VA	562	326	2,289	2,615
Natural Steps, AR	562	250	901	1,151
Exeter, NE	562	215	1,851	2,067
Endeavor, WI	562	361	1,520	1,880
Verlot, WA	562	233	1,885	2,118
Springfield, LA	562	538	2,580	3,117

Source: The Springfield, 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.