Is Kenner, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 11 Kenner neighborhoods we score (average 75/100), 10 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 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 Kenner
- 1Laketown· KennerLaketown serves as Kenner's primary lakefront destination, featuring a sprawling public park, boat launch, fishing piers, and the expanded Treasure…80Go
- 2Louisiana Trace· KennerLouisiana Trace is an established residential neighborhood in Kenner, located just south of Lake Pontchartrain and near the Chateau Estates area…80Go
- 3Chateau Boulevard· KennerChateau Boulevard is a prominent residential thoroughfare in northern Kenner anchored by Chateau Golf and Country Club and bounded near Lake…80Go
- 4Chateau Estates· KennerChateau Estates is a quiet, tree-lined master-planned neighborhood in north Kenner centered around a private golf course near Lake Pontchartrain. It…80Go
- 5Lake Trail Estates· KennerLake Trail Estates is a mature, residential neighborhood located in Kenner near the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Characterized by mid-to-late…78Go, stay aware
All Kenner neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 4 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Laketown· KennerLaketown serves as Kenner's primary lakefront destination, featuring a sprawling public park, boat launch, fishing piers, and the expanded Treasure…80Go
- Louisiana Trace· KennerLouisiana Trace is an established residential neighborhood in Kenner, located just south of Lake Pontchartrain and near the Chateau Estates area…80Go
- Chateau Boulevard· KennerChateau Boulevard is a prominent residential thoroughfare in northern Kenner anchored by Chateau Golf and Country Club and bounded near Lake…80Go
- Chateau Estates· KennerChateau Estates is a quiet, tree-lined master-planned neighborhood in north Kenner centered around a private golf course near Lake Pontchartrain. It…80Go
Go, stay aware — 6 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Lake Trail Estates· KennerLake Trail Estates is a mature, residential neighborhood located in Kenner near the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Characterized by mid-to-late…78Go, stay aware
- West Esplanade· KennerWest Esplanade Avenue is a primary commercial and residential thoroughfare running through northern Kenner near Lake Pontchartrain. The area features…75Go, stay aware
- Duncan Canal· KennerThe Duncan Canal area encompasses established mid-to-late 20th-century residential subdivisions, drainage corridors, and community parks in northern…74Go, stay aware
- Williams Boulevard· KennerWilliams Boulevard stretches from Lake Pontchartrain in the north down to the Mississippi River, serving as Kenner's central spine. It features a…72Go, stay aware
- Rivertown· KennerRivertown is a 16-block historic district in Kenner featuring quaint streets, cultural museums, a planetarium, and access to the Mississippi River…72Go, stay aware
- Loyola Drive· KennerLoyola Drive serves as a primary arterial gateway to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), lined with airport hotels, casual…70Go, stay aware
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
Kenner safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Kenner?
Laketown scores highest at 80/100, followed by Louisiana Trace (80) and Chateau Boulevard (80).
Is Kenner safe to walk at night?
In the 4 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Kenner areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are South Kenner (61), Loyola Drive (70), Rivertown (72). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Kenner 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.