Opelousas, LA Crime Rate
Population: 15,263 • Latest FBI Data
49Score
D
Below Average Safety
209
Violent Crimes
1369.3/100k
766
Property Crimes
5018.7/100k
6
Murders
16
Robberies
180
Assaults
120
Burglaries
Is Opelousas Safe?
Opelousas, LA has a safety score of 49/100 (D). The violent crime rate is 1369.3 per 100k residents. Property crime rate is 5018.7 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opelousas's crime rate?
Opelousas has a total crime rate of 6388.0 per 100,000 residents, with 1369.3 violent crimes and 5018.7 property crimes per 100k.
How does Opelousas compare to the national average?
Violent crime is above the US average of 380 per 100k. Property crime is above the national average of 2,000 per 100k.
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