Is New Orleans, LA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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New Orleans, Louisiana reported 1,782.55 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023, 9.24 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 1,589.55 per 100,000 above that reference, with 6,703 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2023 profile).
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New Orleans, Louisiana reported 911.35 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023, 3.97 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 681.79 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,427 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2023 profile).
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New Orleans, Louisiana reported 174.45 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023, 3.62 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 126.21 per 100,000 above that reference, with 656 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2023 profile).
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New Orleans, Louisiana reported 463.25 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023, 2.46 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 275.10 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,742 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2023 profile).
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New Orleans, Louisiana reported 2,683.53 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2023, 2.42 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,576.56 per 100,000 above that reference, with 10,091 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2023 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, New Orleans, LA has an adjusted safety score of 42.0 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2023.
Every number on this page ships in the Louisiana workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 656 | 174.45 | 48.24 |
3.62× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 3427 | 911.35 | 229.56 |
3.97× national |
| Burglary | 1742 | 463.25 | 188.15 |
2.46× national |
| Larceny-theft | 10091 | 2683.53 | 1106.97 |
2.42× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6703 | 1782.55 | 193.0 |
9.24× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for New Orleans
Monthly detail is not shown for New Orleans: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives New Orleans's safety score?
New Orleans ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana, ahead of approximately 50% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 376,035 and source-year data through 2023; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 100.0, while Personal Safety is lowest at 20.0. The 80.0-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1782.55 per 100,000 (9.24× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2683.53 per 100,000 (2.42× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
New Orleans, Louisiana recorded 10,091 larceny-theft offenses in 2023, 44.6% of the 22,619 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 656 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New Orleans, Louisiana recorded 6,703 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2023, 29.6% of the 22,619 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 656 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New Orleans, Louisiana recorded 3,427 aggravated assault offenses in 2023, 15.2% of the 22,619 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 656 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
New Orleans, Louisiana uses a reporting population of 376,035 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2023 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
New Orleans, Louisiana has an adjusted score of 42 points out of 100 versus 51.69 in Kenner, Louisiana, a difference of 9.69 points below that displayed state peer in the 2023 source-year profile; New Orleans ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
New Orleans, Louisiana has an adjusted score of 42 points out of 100 versus 47.83 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a difference of 5.83 points below that displayed state peer in the 2023 source-year profile; New Orleans ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Orleans safe compared to other places in Louisiana?
New Orleans is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 42.0 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana.
What is the crime rate in New Orleans?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is New Orleans's safety rating?
New Orleans's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 42.0 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2023.
What is the safest neighborhood in New Orleans?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for New Orleans?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for New Orleans?
Monthly detail is not shown for New Orleans: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.