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Is Lake Charles, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 22 Lake Charles neighborhoods we score (average 74/100), 19 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 3 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 Lake Charles
- 1Beau Bois· Lake CharlesBeau Bois is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood in south Lake Charles known for well-kept single-family homes and quiet subdivision…85Go
- 2Prien· Lake CharlesPrien is an established residential community situated along the eastern shores of Prien Lake in southern Calcasieu Parish. Known for tree-lined…84Go
- 3La Place du Chenes· Lake CharlesLa Place du Chenes is an established, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood located in south Lake Charles near the Country Club and Nelson Road…82Go
- 4The Meadows (Lake Charles)· Lake CharlesThe Meadows is an established suburban enclave situated in southern Lake Charles, characterized by single-family homes and neat residential lawns. It…81Go
- 5Beau Blanc· Lake CharlesBeau Blanc is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood located in South Lake Charles characterized by manicured lawns, single-family brick…81Go
All Lake Charles neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 8 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Beau Bois· Lake CharlesBeau Bois is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood in south Lake Charles known for well-kept single-family homes and quiet subdivision…85Go
- Prien· Lake CharlesPrien is an established residential community situated along the eastern shores of Prien Lake in southern Calcasieu Parish. Known for tree-lined…84Go
- La Place du Chenes· Lake CharlesLa Place du Chenes is an established, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood located in south Lake Charles near the Country Club and Nelson Road…82Go
- The Meadows (Lake Charles)· Lake CharlesThe Meadows is an established suburban enclave situated in southern Lake Charles, characterized by single-family homes and neat residential lawns. It…81Go
- Beau Blanc· Lake CharlesBeau Blanc is a peaceful, established suburban neighborhood located in South Lake Charles characterized by manicured lawns, single-family brick…81Go
- Deepwoods Estates· Lake CharlesDeepwoods Estates is a mature, tree-lined residential neighborhood in south Lake Charles characterized by spacious single-family homes and quiet…81Go
- Brass Landing· Lake CharlesBrass Landing is a peaceful, modern residential enclave located in the southern section of Lake Charles. The neighborhood consists of well-kept…80Go
- St. Charles Place· Lake CharlesSt. Charles Place is an established, tree-shaded residential neighborhood in south Lake Charles, situated conveniently near the Lake Street and Sale…80Go
Go, stay aware — 11 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Kings Point (Lake Charles)· Lake CharlesKings Point is an established suburban community in south Lake Charles known for its manicured lawns, single-family homes, and close proximity to…78Go, stay aware
- Greinwich Village· Lake CharlesGreinwich Village is a leafy, mid-century residential enclave located just west of McNeese State University. It features quiet residential streets…77Go, stay aware
- Park Place (Lake Charles)· Lake CharlesPark Place is an established suburban community in south-central Lake Charles, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy yards, and a…76Go, stay aware
- Geddings Estates· Lake CharlesGeddings Estates is an established, primarily single-family residential neighborhood in south-central Lake Charles. It features quiet streets, mature…76Go, stay aware
- Prien Lake· Lake CharlesPrien Lake encompasses scenic waterfront parkland, peaceful suburban subdivisions, and major commercial corridors along Prien Lake Road. It serves as…75Go, stay aware
- McNeese· Lake CharlesCentered around McNeese State University in south-central Lake Charles, this neighborhood blends collegiate life with established mid-century…72Go, stay aware
- Contraband Bayou· Lake CharlesContraband Bayou winds through the south-central portion of Lake Charles, featuring tree-lined residential pockets along the water and adjacent…72Go, stay aware
- University Place (Lake Charles)· Lake CharlesUniversity Place encompasses McNeese State University and its surrounding residential neighborhoods, retail plazas, and student housing…72Go, stay aware
- Charpentier District· Lake CharlesCovering over 40 blocks, the Charpentier Historic District is celebrated for its distinctive turn-of-the-century Victorian and Craftsman architecture…70Go, stay aware
- Lakefront· Lake CharlesLakefront sits along the eastern shore of Lake Charles, serving as the city's primary waterfront park and event hub. Adjacent to Downtown, the area…70Go, stay aware
- Downtown Lake Charles· Lake CharlesDowntown Lake Charles functions as the civic and cultural epicenter of Southwest Louisiana, characterized by brick storefronts, historic government…70Go, stay aware
Caution — 3 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- LeFirm Park· Lake CharlesLeFirm Park is an established, working-class residential neighborhood in central-east Lake Charles featuring mid-century single-family homes and…61Caution
- Hipple· Lake CharlesHipple is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood situated just east of downtown Lake Charles. Characterized by single-family cottages, mature…54Caution
- Goosport· Lake CharlesGoosport is a historic, working-class neighborhood in North Lake Charles originally established around 19th-century sawmill and timber industries…48Caution
Lake Charles safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lake Charles?
Beau Bois scores highest at 85/100, followed by Prien (84) and La Place du Chenes (82).
Is Lake Charles safe to walk at night?
In the 8 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 3 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Lake Charles areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Goosport (48), Hipple (54), LeFirm Park (61). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Lake Charles 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.