70721 Zip Code, Carville

Crime Rate & Statistics

High crime area — significantly above-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Carville

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime High

Low 160 / 300 High

Violent Crime 172

72% above national avg

Property Crime 140

40% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 70721 a Safe Zip Code?

No — this is a high-crime area. Zip code 70721 in Carville, LA has a safety grade of D. The overall crime index is 160, which is 60% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Carville.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 187, 87% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 105). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Rape · Index 187 (87% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 105 (5% above avg)

70721 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Carville	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	171	+71%	N/A	High
Assault	171	+71%	N/A	High
Robbery	157	+57%	N/A	High
Rape	187	+87%	N/A	High
Property Crime
Burglary	143	+43%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	105	+5%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	173	+73%	N/A	High

70721 Crime Map

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70721 Demographics & Context

Population

466

Median Income

$42,323

Home Value

$127,344

Median Age

Pop. Density

75/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 12.4%

Graduate Degree 6.9%

Housing

57%

43%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 15.7%

Black 80.1%

Hispanic 4.7%

Asian 0.8%

70721 Crime Map

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Carville Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 70721, Carville?

Zip code 70721 in Carville, LA has a crime safety grade of D as of 2026. The overall crime index is 160, which is 60% above the national average. Zip code 70721 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Carville.

Is Zip code 70721 a safe neighborhood in Carville?

Zip code 70721 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of D. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Rape (index: 187), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 105). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Carville.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 70721?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 70721 is Rape, with a crime index of 187 (87% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 70721?

Zip code 70721 has a population of approximately 466. The median household income is $42,323. The median home value is $127,344. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 70721 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 70721's overall crime rate is 60% above the national average (index 160 vs 100). Within Carville, 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 April 2026.