Crime & Safety in Houma
Houma's real, disclosed crime picture runs meaningfully elevated, and this record states it plainly rather than softening it.
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Learn moreA real, meaningfully elevated crime rate
NeighborhoodScout's own figures place Houma's overall crime rate at approximately 37 per 1,000 residents (1 in 27 overall victim odds), with more than 90% of Louisiana communities running a lower crime rate than Houma.
Context against other Louisiana Tier A markets
Houma's crime rate runs genuinely lower than Monroe's (76/1,000) and Alexandria's (93/1,000) own disclosed figures documented elsewhere in this project, but meaningfully higher than Slidell's (25/1,000).
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Key takeaways
- Houma's overall crime rate (~37/1,000) runs meaningfully above the national average.
- More than 90% of Louisiana communities run a lower crime rate than Houma, per NeighborhoodScout.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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