Sunset, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

26%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset 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 Sunset crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sunset_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,474 (estimate)	3,377	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	16.1	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	43.0	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	67.3	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	502.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	274 (estimate)	629	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	497.8	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,940.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	310.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,199 (estimate)	2,748	1,954

Sunset crime map

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

Sunset crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sunset are 26% lower than the national average
In Sunset you have a 1 in 68 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sunset is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sunset has decreased by 4%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sunset

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sunset is 1 in 365

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sunset is 1 in 84

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sunset is 1 in 68

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

Sunset police department

Item	Sunset	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	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}
Rayne, LA	8,062	42	873	915
Cecilia, LA	1,323	249	1,087	1,336
Ossun, LA	2,238	282	1,233	1,515
Arnaudville, LA	1,614	299	1,307	1,606
Lawtell, LA	737	304	1,328	1,632
Grand Coteau, LA	1,038	315	1,377	1,692
Duson, LA	1,695	319	1,395	1,715
Sunset, LA	2,923	274	1,199	1,474

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Waterford, CT	2,922	26	1,084	1,109
La Fayette, AL	2,922	116	969	1,086
Dresden, TN	2,924	132	1,223	1,355
Spring Lake, NJ	2,922	36	1,888	1,924
Taft, TX	2,924	0	1,058	1,058
Sunset, LA	2,923	274	1,199	1,474

Source: The Sunset, LA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.