Scott, Louisiana Crime Rate
2 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 8,917
Key Insights
- →Scott has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 661.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 619.2% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 11.2 per 100K.
- →Safer than 7% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.40 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
661.7
+619.2% YoY
Murder Rate
11.2
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
1637.3
146 total
vs National Avg
↑ 84%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 59
Murder1
Rape6
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault51
Property Crime: 146
Burglary21
Larceny-Theft102
Motor Vehicle Theft23
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,917 | 59 | 661.7 | 1 | 146 | 1637.3 |
| 2020 | 8,696 | 8 | 92.0 | 0 | 254 | 2920.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F
Safety Grade for Scott
Based on violent crime rate of 661.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.