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New Orleans, Louisiana: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2023 show 13.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in New Orleans, about 2.4 times the rate across Louisiana (5.6). The median household income is $56,631 and the median home value is $315,700. About 371,853 people live in New Orleans.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2023. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in New Orleans?
New Orleans police recorded 4,957 violent crimes in 2023, or 13.6 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is about 2.4 times the Louisiana rate (5.6) and about 3.6 times the national rate (3.8). 193 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 18,536 property crimes, a rate of 50.9 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 18.4 per 1,000, about 5.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 15% between 2021 and 2023 (5,820 to 4,957).
| Offense (2023) | New Orleans count | Per 1,000 | Louisiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 4,957 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Murder | 193 | 0.53 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 681 | 1.9 | 0.47 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 656 | 1.8 | 0.56 | 0.67 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,427 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Property crime | 18,536 | 50.9 | 26.0 | 19.3 |
| Burglary | 1,742 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| Larceny-theft | 10,091 | 27.7 | 17.8 | 13.6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6,703 | 18.4 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
How has crime in New Orleans changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,820 | 15,844 | 218 |
| 2022 | 5,611 | 17,177 | 266 |
| 2023 | 4,957 | 18,536 | 193 |
| 2024 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2025 | not reported in full | – | – |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the New Orleans Police Department's own reports.
How does New Orleans compare with Louisiana?
New Orleans's median household earns $56,631 a year, close to the state figure ($60,756). The median owner-occupied home is worth $315,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,251 a month. About 371,853 people live on 170 square miles of land, roughly 2,194 per square mile. The city lies in Orleans Parish.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | New Orleans | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 371,853 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $56,631 | $60,756 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $315,700 | $216,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,251 | $1,064 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 27.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 51.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in New Orleans?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in New Orleans: Agriculture Street Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orleans Parish has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in New Orleans?
New Orleans city limits had 6 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: I-10. 6 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near New Orleans?
Federal school lists place 77 public and 39 private schools within New Orleans. 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Bayou Segnette State Park, Buccaneer State Park, Fairview Riverside State Park, Fontainebleau State Park and Saint Bernrd State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in New Orleans
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the New Orleans city limits, plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn & Bargain Ctr Of N O #3 (New Orleans), Cash America Pawn & Bargain Ctr Of No #1 (New Orleans) and Magazine Pawn Shop (New Orleans).
Liquor stores
27 liquor stores are on the map inside the New Orleans city limits: A&m Food Store (New Orleans), Avenue Wine & Spirits (New Orleans), Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits (New Orleans), Backline Wine and Spirits (New Orleans), Brady's Wine Warehouse (New Orleans), City Wholesale Liquor (New Orleans), Compac's Liquor, Elio's Wine Warehouse and 19 more. Louisiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the New Orleans city limits: Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. (New Orleans).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in New Orleans?
In 2023, New Orleans had 13.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (4,957 reported), about 2.4 times the Louisiana rate (5.6). The property-crime rate was 50.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in New Orleans?
$56,631 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana.
How much do homes cost in New Orleans?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $315,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $216,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect New Orleans?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orleans Parish has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Metairie, LA (15 mi) · Kenner, LA (19 mi) · Gulfport, MS (58 mi) · Baton Rouge, LA (76 mi) · Mobile, AL (117 mi) · Lafayette, LA (126 mi)
More: Louisiana statewide numbers · county page: Orleans Parish · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place New Orleans city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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