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Is Alexandria, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 17 Alexandria neighborhoods we score (average 60/100), 6 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 11 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Alexandria
- 1Twin Bridges· AlexandriaTwin Bridges is a quiet, tree-lined residential and semi-rural area located on the southwestern outskirts of Alexandria. It features established…74Go, stay aware
- 2Willow Glen (Alexandria)· AlexandriaWillow Glen is an established, car-dependent residential community nestled along the southern edge of Alexandria near the Red River. Featuring…71Go, stay aware
- 3Versailles (Alexandria)· AlexandriaVersailles is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in west Alexandria featuring single-family ranch-style homes, manicured lawns, and…71Go, stay aware
- 4Anandale· AlexandriaAnandale is a mature, tree-lined residential community situated in central Alexandria, just south of major commercial thoroughfares. It features…70Go, stay aware
- 5Woodside (Alexandria)· AlexandriaWoodside is an established suburban-style neighborhood situated in southern Alexandria characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature…68Go, stay aware
All Alexandria neighborhoods by safety score
Go, stay aware — 6 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Twin Bridges· AlexandriaTwin Bridges is a quiet, tree-lined residential and semi-rural area located on the southwestern outskirts of Alexandria. It features established…74Go, stay aware
- Willow Glen (Alexandria)· AlexandriaWillow Glen is an established, car-dependent residential community nestled along the southern edge of Alexandria near the Red River. Featuring…71Go, stay aware
- Versailles (Alexandria)· AlexandriaVersailles is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in west Alexandria featuring single-family ranch-style homes, manicured lawns, and…71Go, stay aware
- Anandale· AlexandriaAnandale is a mature, tree-lined residential community situated in central Alexandria, just south of major commercial thoroughfares. It features…70Go, stay aware
- Woodside (Alexandria)· AlexandriaWoodside is an established suburban-style neighborhood situated in southern Alexandria characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature…68Go, stay aware
- Garden District (Alexandria)· AlexandriaThe Garden District is a tranquil, canopy-covered historic residential enclave established in the early 20th century, located just south of downtown…68Go, stay aware
Caution — 10 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Cherokee· AlexandriaCherokee is a mid-century, single-family residential enclave located in west-central Alexandria, Louisiana. Characterized by modest ranch-style…64Caution
- Kent· AlexandriaKent is an established, predominantly residential and commercial district in western Alexandria centered around the historic Kent Plantation House…62Caution
- Bayou Rapides· AlexandriaBayou Rapides follows its namesake waterway along Louisiana Highway 496, transitioning from suburban commercial fringes near MacArthur Drive to…60Caution
- MacArthur Drive· AlexandriaMacArthur Drive is a major multi-lane highway loop and retail corridor encircling central Alexandria, lined with strip malls, chain eateries, local…60Caution
- Weil· AlexandriaWeil is an established midtown neighborhood in Alexandria characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to major…60Caution
- Downtown Alexandria· AlexandriaDowntown Alexandria serves as the civic and cultural center of Rapides Parish, positioned along the banks of the Red River. It blends historic…54Caution
- Union Park (Alexandria)· AlexandriaUnion Park is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood situated in central-south Alexandria, bordered by key corridors like Masonic…54Caution
- Bolton Avenue· AlexandriaBolton Avenue is a busy thoroughfare in central Alexandria lined with convenience retail, fast food, service centers, and older residential…50Caution
- Alexandria Junction· AlexandriaAlexandria Junction is a mixed-use district centered around rail transit corridors and light industrial parcels just south and west of central…49Caution
- Samtown· AlexandriaSamtown is a historic, working-class neighborhood situated south of downtown Alexandria along the Red River corridor. It consists primarily of modest…45Caution
No-go after dark — 1 area
Not recommended for casual walking around.
Alexandria safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Alexandria?
Twin Bridges scores highest at 74/100, followed by Willow Glen (Alexandria) (71) and Versailles (Alexandria) (71).
Is Alexandria safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 11 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Alexandria areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Lower Third (38), Samtown (45), Alexandria Junction (49). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Alexandria neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.