Independence, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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139%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

250%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

118%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Independence_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	90	n/a (estimate)	5,455	3,178	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	14.5	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	47.2	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	60.6	53.3	66.5
Assault	20	n/a	1,212.1	433.1	264.1
Violent crime	21	n/a (estimate)	1,273	548	364
Burglary	10	n/a	606.1	447.0	250.7
Theft	58	n/a	3,515.1	1,805.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	60.6	377.4	318.7
Property crime	69	n/a (estimate)	4,182	2,630	1,917

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Independence crime map

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

Independence crime rates are 139% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Independence are 250% higher than the national average
In Independence you have a 1 in 19 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Independence is safer than 43% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Independence has increased by 245%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Independence

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Independence is 1 in 79

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Independence is 1 in 24

The chance of being a victim of crime in Independence is 1 in 19

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

Independence police department

Item	Independence	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}
Montpelier, LA	323	0	0	0
Livingston, LA	1,880	167	802	970
Albany, LA	1,300	191	914	1,105
Greensburg, LA	1,018	196	940	1,136
Roseland, LA	1,186	258	1,239	1,498
Natalbany, LA	2,847	280	1,344	1,624
Amite City, LA	4,459	453	2,172	2,625
Independence, LA	2,578	1,273	4,182	5,455

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Thayer, MO	2,578	105	941	1,045
Loogootee, IN	2,579	154	716	870
Maine, WI	2,577	72	301	373
Owensville, MO	2,579	214	428	641
Oliver, PA	2,579	120	714	835
Independence, LA	2,578	1,273	4,182	5,455

Source: The Independence, 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.