Broussard, LA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Broussard, LA shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (62.5% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 232 incidents suggests Broussard maintains good community safety standards.
Broussard demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2210075, a total of 232 crimes were reported. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 145 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 86 reported cases, followed by stolen property offenses (33 incidents) and destruction/damage/vandalism of property (20 incidents). Burglary/breaking & entering is relatively low, with only 4 reported cases, and motor vehicle theft is the least common, with 2 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 72 reported incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 11 crimes, divided between fraud offenses (6 incidents) and counterfeiting/forgery (5 incidents). Sex offenses are the least frequent, with a total of 4 incidents, including sex offenses, non-forcible (1 incident) and kidnapping/abduction (3 incidents).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Broussard, LA.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Broussard, LA and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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