Shreveport and Bossier City have been listed in various safest- and most-dangerous city rankings, but federal and state crime data tell a different story. According to the FBI, both cities receive failing grades for violent crime, rape, aggravated assault, burglary, and property crime, with rates significantly above the national average.
Crime Rates
The population-adjusted overall crime rate in Bossier is 20% higher than in Shreveport. Shreveport has a higher violent crime rate, with 1,212 offenses per 100,000 population, while Bossier has 900 offenses per 100,000. Bossier leads in crimes against persons, property, and society, including drug arrests, prostitution, and weapons violations.
The FBI cautions against ranking cities based solely on crimes per 100,000 residents, as it fails to account for community differences and other factors. Despite this, many consumer reports and city rankings rely on this method.
Rankings
AreaVibes lists Bossier as the 31st and Shreveport as the 32nd safest Louisiana city in 2026. However, these rankings often rely on outdated data, with the most recent official crime data available for 2024.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
