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Is Jefferson, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 4 Jefferson neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 4 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Jefferson
- 1Jefferson Heights· JeffersonLocated just west of the Orleans Parish line, Jefferson Heights is an established mid-century suburban neighborhood bordered by regional…78Go, stay aware
- 2Jefferson (LA)· JeffersonJefferson is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish bordered by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. Anchored economically by the massive…75Go, stay aware
- 3Shrewsbury· JeffersonShrewsbury is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish situated between Metairie and the Mississippi River. It features a blend of modest…72Go, stay aware
- 4Southport· JeffersonTucked against the Mississippi River levee and the western boundary of New Orleans, Southport combines working-class residential blocks with rail…70Go, stay aware
All Jefferson neighborhoods by safety score
Go, stay aware — 4 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Jefferson Heights· JeffersonLocated just west of the Orleans Parish line, Jefferson Heights is an established mid-century suburban neighborhood bordered by regional…78Go, stay aware
- Jefferson (LA)· JeffersonJefferson is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish bordered by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. Anchored economically by the massive…75Go, stay aware
- Shrewsbury· JeffersonShrewsbury is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish situated between Metairie and the Mississippi River. It features a blend of modest…72Go, stay aware
- Southport· JeffersonTucked against the Mississippi River levee and the western boundary of New Orleans, Southport combines working-class residential blocks with rail…70Go, stay aware
Jefferson safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Jefferson?
Jefferson Heights scores highest at 78/100, followed by Jefferson (LA) (75) and Shrewsbury (72).
Is Jefferson safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Jefferson areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Jefferson 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.