71220 Zip Code, Bastrop

Last updated: October 13, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

B

Good safety — crime rates are below the national average

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Bastrop

Summary: 71220 (Bastrop, LA) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 71220, Bastrop, LA has a crime safety grade of B as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 11% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 13, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 111 / 300 High
Violent Crime 124
24% above national avg
Property Crime 123
23% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 71220 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 71220 in Bastrop, LA has a safety grade of B. The overall crime index is 111, which is 11% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Bastrop.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 140, 40% above average), while murder is the lowest risk (index: 117).

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 140 (40% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Murder · Index 117 (17% above avg)

71220 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Bastrop city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
117 +17% Moderate
Assault
119 +19% Moderate
Robbery
118 +18% Moderate
Rape
140 +40% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
122 +22% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
121 +21% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
125 +25% Moderate

71220 Crime Map

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71220 Demographics & Context

Population
20,876
Median Income
$46,975
Home Value
$224,290
Median Age
40
Pop. Density
56/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 11.2%
Graduate Degree 3.7%

Housing

63%
37%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 47.9%
Black 49.9%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0.7%
71220 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 71220, Bastrop?

Zip code 71220 in Bastrop, LA has a crime safety grade of B as of 2026. The overall crime index is 111, which is 11% above the national average. Zip code 71220 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Bastrop.

Is Zip code 71220 a safe neighborhood in Bastrop?

Zip code 71220 has a mixed safety picture with a crime grade of B, and an overall crime index 111 (11% above the national average). Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Rape (index: 140), while Murder is the lowest risk (index: 117). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Bastrop.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 71220?

The most common crime type in Zip code 71220 is Rape, with a crime index of 140 (40% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 71220?

Zip code 71220 has a population of approximately 20,876. The median household income is $46,975. The median home value is $224,290. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 71220 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 71220's overall crime rate is 11% above the national average (index 111 vs 100). Within Bastrop, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.