According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Louisiana

You take the good, you take the bad. We love Louisiana, but like any state, it comes with its downsides, and crime is one of them which made some towns the worst places in Louisiana. The FBI has composed a list of the most dangerous cities in every state, and we've got the scoop on what cities in Louisiana topped the list (the number one may surprise you!).  Here are the most dangerous cities in Louisiana.

1. Hammond

With a population of 20,550, Hammond tops the list of Louisiana’s most dangerous cities, moving it up a rank from last year. Although Hammond has the fourth most dangerous violent crimes per 100k with 1,454, it is the most dangerous in terms of property crimes, coming in at 10,335 per 100k.

There are some fun attractions in Hammond, though. Read all about this great restaurant in Hammond, Louisiana.

Enjoy this driving tour of Hammond :

2. Opelousas

Opelousas is the third oldest city in Louisiana, and the second most dangerous. Opelousas takes the number one slot for most violent crimes per 100k at 2,139, and the sixth most dangerous for property crimes with 7,256 per 100k. With these statistics, it is considered a dangerous place to avoid in Louisiana.

Learn more about Opelousas.

3. Alexandria

If you live in Alexandria, you’ve got a one in 11.9 chance you’ll become a victim of a property crime. It’s the third most dangerous city in Louisiana for property crime, with 8,410 property crimes per 100k. With a population of 47,238, in Alexandria, you’ve got a one in 68 chance of being attacked, raped, or killed, making Alexandria the fifth most dangerous city in terms of violent crime.

There are also fun places to go in this town, though, as long as you're safe. Check out this excellent restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Enjoy this walking tour of Alexandria:

4. Marksville

The small town of Marksville may only have a population of 5,450, but it’s jumped the rankings significantly from last year's numbers when it clocked in at number seven. It’s the second most dangerous city in Louisiana in terms of violent crimes at 1,944 per 100k, and the seventh most dangerous for property crime with 7,247 per 100k.

Find out more about Marksville.

5. Bastrop

Bastrop has actually become safer since it once took the number one spot for the most dangerous city in Louisiana, but it still has some work to do. The numbers in the FBI report reflect 1,343 violent crimes per 100k and 9,795 property crimes per 100k, meaning you’ve got a one in 10 chance of being robbed or having your property vandalized if you live in Bastrop.

Bastrop does feature a gorgeous state park. See more about Chemin-a-Haut State Park.

6. Crowley

A fairly decent-sized city, Crowley would certainly rather be known for its history with rice production rather than ending up on this list. The population of Crowley is 12,779, and it's the third most dangerous city in Louisiana for violent crimes, with numbers totaling 1,784 per 100k. For property crimes, the numbers total 7,168 per 100k, making it the eighth most dangerous city in Louisiana for property crimes. Crowley jumped up four ranks since last year when it barely made the list at number 10, but hopefully, that’ll swing in a different direction for next year.

Read more about Crowley.

7. Monroe

The largest city on the list, Monroe has a population of 48,291 and is statistically safer than it was when it clocked in as the fourth most dangerous city. The FBI's numbers reflecting 1,401 violent crimes per 100k and 6,788 property crimes per 100k mean you’ve got a one in 14 chance of being robbed if you live in Monroe.

There are some great attractions here, though. For example, it's a place spot to go for a steak. Read about Doe's Eat Place in Monroe.

8. Walker

Just on the outskirts of Baton Rouge lies Walker, a little town of 6,296 people. In comparison to last year’s numbers, Walker has really skyrocketed in the wrong direction, climbing up nine ranks from the previous year with 938 violent crimes per 100k and 6,872 property crimes per 100k. Hopefully, the crime rates will go down so it won't be considered a dangerous place to avoid in Louisiana.

9. West Monroe

Up six ranks from previous years, West Monroe may be the 19th most dangerous city when it comes to violent crime with 817 per 100k, but it’s the fourth most dangerous in terms of property crimes with 8,003 per 100k.

There is an amazing park here, and that's just one good quality of this town. Check out Kiroli Park in West Monroe.

10. Leesville

Rounding out the list of most dangerous cities in Louisiana is Leesville. With a population of 5,999, Leesville is up four ranks from the previous year, but hopefully it starts trending in the right direction. With 1,016 violent crimes per 100k and 6,251 for property crimes per 100k, it is the 11th and 15th most dangerous in those respective categories.

One great attraction in Leesville is the Leesville Art Park in Louisiana.

Get an aerial view of Leesville:

Did your city make the list of the most dangerous cities in Louisiana? Surprised by any of the cities that made the cut of the worst parts of Louisiana? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Now, check out the safest cities in Louisiana.