Jean Lafitte, LA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

52%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

57%

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.

Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Jean Lafitte_{/100k people}	Louisiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	924 (estimate)	2,816	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.8	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.7	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	39.4	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	436.0	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	171 (estimate)	520	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	405.4	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,636.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	254.8	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	753 (estimate)	2,296	1,760

Jean Lafitte crime map

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

Jean Lafitte crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Jean Lafitte are 52% lower than the national average
In Jean Lafitte you have a 1 in 109 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Jean Lafitte is safer than 58% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Jean Lafitte has increased by 720%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Jean Lafitte

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Jean Lafitte is 1 in 587

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Jean Lafitte is 1 in 133

The chance of being a victim of crime in Jean Lafitte is 1 in 109

Year Over Year Crime In Jean Lafitte (per 100,000 people)

Jean Lafitte police department

Item	Jean Lafitte	Louisiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	81	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}
Harahan, LA	9,556	105	721	826
Elmwood, LA	6,246	169	747	916
Barataria, LA	1,051	180	793	972
Ama, LA	1,091	191	845	1,036
Destrehan, LA	11,973	198	875	1,073
Belle Chasse, LA	10,634	198	875	1,073
River Ridge, LA	14,137	198	875	1,073
Jean Lafitte, LA	2,383	171	753	924

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Johnsonburg, PA	2,383	0	1,432	1,432
Lake Placid, FL	2,383	141	750	891
Leonardo, NJ	2,384	79	518	597
Surgoinsville, TN	2,382	269	925	1,194
Pine Crest, TN	2,381	195	671	866
Jean Lafitte, LA	2,383	171	753	924

Source: The Jean Lafitte, 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.