Independence, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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225%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

337%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

202%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Independence_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	114	n/a (estimate)	6,888	2,816	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	60.4	10.8	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	33.7	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	39.4	60.6
Assault	25	n/a	1,510.6	436.0	256.1
Violent crime	26	n/a (estimate)	1,571	520	359
Burglary	29	n/a	1,752.3	405.4	229.2
Theft	51	n/a	3,081.6	1,636.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	483.4	254.8	258.8
Property crime	88	n/a (estimate)	5,317	2,296	1,760

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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 225% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Independence are 337% higher than the national average
In Independence you have a 1 in 15 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 26%

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Daily Crime In Independence (per 100,000 people)

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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 64

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

The chance of being a victim of crime in Independence is 1 in 15

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}
Livingston, LA	1,880	159	701	859
Albany, LA	1,300	181	798	979
Greensburg, LA	1,018	186	821	1,007
Roseland, LA	1,186	245	1,082	1,327
Natalbany, LA	2,847	266	1,173	1,439
Amite City, LA	4,459	429	1,896	2,326
Ponchatoula, LA	7,311	450	1,978	2,428
Independence, LA	2,578	1,571	5,317	6,888

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Thayer, MO	2,578	105	944	1,049
Loogootee, IN	2,579	145	640	785
Owensville, MO	2,579	287	788	1,074
Maine, WI	2,577	69	286	355
Oliver, PA	2,579	111	649	761
Independence, LA	2,578	1,571	5,317	6,888

Source: The Independence, LA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.