Jefferson, LA crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 142.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 161.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (50.0% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The high crime volume of 3,308 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Crime rates in Jefferson align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2238145, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 3,308. Property crime constitutes a significant portion of the overall crime, with a total count of 1,654 incidents. Within this category, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 824 incidents, followed by stolen property offenses (273), burglary/breaking & entering (244), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (241), and motor vehicle theft (72). Assault is another major category, with 1,406 reported incidents, predominantly classified as assault offenses (1,402). Sex offenses, while fewer in number (77), include a range of sub-categories such as kidnapping/abduction (22), sex offenses (48), and sex offenses, non-forcible (7). Robbery accounts for 46 incidents, all classified as robbery. Homicide is the least frequent category, with 9 reported homicide offenses. The "others" category, totaling 116 incidents, includes fraud offenses (67), embezzlement (28), counterfeiting/forgery (12), arson (6), and extortion/blackmail (3). To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US2238145 are required to determine the population and median income. With these figures, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be calculated, offering a standardized measure for comparison with other areas. A safety score and grade, typically derived from a combination of crime statistics and community factors, would further contextualize the overall safety level. The violent crime rate, calculated from incidents of homicide, robbery, assault, and sex offenses, and the property crime rate, based on burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft, are essential for understanding the specific types of risks present. Crime map data, visualizing the geographic distribution of incidents, and zip code-level data would provide granular insights into localized crime patterns.
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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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, 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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