Scott, Louisiana Crime Rate

2 years of data (20202024) · 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

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20248,91759661.711461637.3
20208,696892.002542920.9

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.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.