Healthcare & Safety in Opelousas
Opelousas's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely, seriously severe this pass -- the most serious figure in this four-city Louisiana batch -- even alongside a real, favorable recent trend this record credits directly.
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Learn moreA genuinely severe overall crime rate
A NeighborhoodScout-style overall crime rate of 74 per 1,000 residents places Opelousas above more than 99% of Louisiana communities for crime this pass -- the single most serious crime figure across this four-city batch.
A real, favorable recent trend
This pass found a real, disclosed favorable trend: violent crime down 23% year-over-year, property crime down 7%, and total crime down 11% -- a genuine, meaningful improvement even against a still-severe baseline.
Safety varies genuinely by neighborhood
Residents generally consider the south part of Opelousas safest, with the southwest carrying the most reported incidents -- a real, address-specific distinction worth confirming directly.
Key takeaways
- Opelousas's overall crime rate (74/1,000) is the most severe in this four-city batch.
- A real, favorable recent trend shows violent crime down 23% year-over-year.
- Safety varies genuinely by neighborhood, with the south side generally considered safest.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement before relocating.
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