Four Louisiana Cities Named In Most Dangerous Cities In America

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - When you think of Louisiana you probably think of the beautiful scenery, the amazing food, and the friendly people. However, the Bayou State has a dangerous dark side as well.

According to the website MoneyGeek, Louisiana has four of the top twenty-six most dangerous cities in the country.

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Using the most recent FBI data and related research, the website examined almost 300 U.S. cities with a population of 100,000 or more, accounting for both violent and property crime to identify which cities are most affected.

Before we get into the doom and gloom, let's give some well deserved kudos to the cities that are doing it right in America.

Top 5 Safest Cities In America

1. Ramapo Town, NY
2. Frisco, TX
3. Irvine, CA
4. Fishers, IN
5. Lakewood Township, NJ

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Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities In America

1. Memphis, TN
2. Birmingham, AL
3. St. Louis, MO
4. New Orleans, LA
5. Oakland, CA

What Are The Most Dangerous Cities In Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

• Crime Cost Per Capita: $9,375
• Violent Crime Rate: 1361
• Property Crime Rate: 5090
• Total Crime Cost 2024: $3,414,380

Shreveport, Louisiana

• Crime Cost Per Capita: $6,316
• Violent Crime Rate: 744
• Property Crime Rate: 4475
• Total Crime Cost 2024: $1,117,395

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Crime Cost Per Capita: $4,981
• Violent Crime Rate: 1004
• Property Crime Rate: 5527
• Total Crime Cost 2024: $1,091,193

Lafayette, Louisiana

• Crime Cost Per Capita: $4,399
• Violent Crime Rate: 818
• Property Crime Rate: 4603
• Total Crime Cost 2024: $533,880