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Is New Orleans, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 69 New Orleans neighborhoods we score (average 65/100), 30 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 39 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 New Orleans
- 1English Turn· New OrleansLocated on the bend of the Mississippi River on the West Bank of New Orleans, English Turn is a premier master-planned, gated golf community centered…90Go
- 2Lakeshore (New Orleans)· New OrleansLakeshore is a quiet, upscale suburban-style enclave in New Orleans defined by spacious ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and direct access to the…87Go
- 3Lakeview (New Orleans)· New OrleansSituated near the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Lakeview is a tranquil, suburban-feeling neighborhood rebuilt with modern homes alongside…85Go
- 4Lakeshore East· New OrleansLakeshore East is an upscale mid-century residential enclave bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and Bayou St. John to the east. The area is…85Go
- 5Lake Oaks· New OrleansSituated along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to the University of New Orleans, Lake Oaks is an upscale mid-century residential…84Go
All New Orleans neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 11 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- English Turn· New OrleansLocated on the bend of the Mississippi River on the West Bank of New Orleans, English Turn is a premier master-planned, gated golf community centered…90Go
- Lakeshore (New Orleans)· New OrleansLakeshore is a quiet, upscale suburban-style enclave in New Orleans defined by spacious ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and direct access to the…87Go
- Lakeview (New Orleans)· New OrleansSituated near the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Lakeview is a tranquil, suburban-feeling neighborhood rebuilt with modern homes alongside…85Go
- Lakeshore East· New OrleansLakeshore East is an upscale mid-century residential enclave bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and Bayou St. John to the east. The area is…85Go
- Lake Oaks· New OrleansSituated along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to the University of New Orleans, Lake Oaks is an upscale mid-century residential…84Go
- Spanish Fort· New OrleansLocated where Bayou St. John meets Lake Pontchartrain, Spanish Fort is a serene historic neighborhood featuring remnants of 18th-century…84Go
- Lakeshore West· New OrleansLakeshore West is an upscale mid-century residential neighborhood situated along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Known for its ranch and…84Go
- Lake Terrace (New Orleans)· New OrleansLake Terrace is a quiet, mid-century residential neighborhood nestled along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain adjacent to the University of New…84Go
- Venetian Isles· New OrleansVenetian Isles is a quiet, waterfront residential community situated along Chef Menteur Pass and Lake Pontchartrain on the eastern fringes of New…84Go
- West End (New Orleans)· New OrleansSituated along Lake Pontchartrain near the Jefferson Parish line, West End is a historic boating haven defined by bustling marinas, yacht clubs, and…82Go
- Lakewood Country Club Estates· New OrleansLakewood Country Club Estates is an affluent, master-planned suburban neighborhood centered around the historic Lakewood Golf Club in the Algiers…80Go
Go, stay aware — 19 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Garden District (New Orleans)· New OrleansFamous for its grand 19th-century antebellum mansions, lush live oaks, and historic above-ground tombs at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the Garden…78Go, stay aware
- Greenville (New Orleans)· New OrleansGreenville is a charming, historic residential neighborhood tucked into Uptown New Orleans near Tulane University and Audubon Park. Characterized by…78Go, stay aware
- Pontchartrain Beach· New OrleansPontchartrain Beach is a relaxed lakefront district along the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, anchored by the University of New Orleans campus…78Go, stay aware
- Algiers Point· New OrleansSituated across the Mississippi River from downtown New Orleans, Algiers Point is a historic neighborhood celebrated for its colorful 19th-century…76Go, stay aware
- Black Pearl· New OrleansBlack Pearl is a compact, historic neighborhood tucked into the bend of the Mississippi River just off the St. Charles Streetcar line. It features…76Go, stay aware
- Eastover (New Orleans)· New OrleansEastover is an upscale, private gated residential community situated in New Orleans East, originally centered around a golf course. Characterized by…75Go, stay aware
- Pontchartrain Park· New OrleansPontchartrain Park is a landmark mid-century suburban community originally developed for African American homeowners, characterized by single-family…72Go, stay aware
- Faubourg St. John· New OrleansSituated along the historic Bayou St. John, Faubourg St. John is a serene, tree-lined enclave known for colorful Creole cottages, outdoor recreation…72Go, stay aware
- Uptown (New Orleans)· New OrleansUptown is an iconic New Orleans neighborhood defined by sprawling Victorian mansions, historic streetcars, and vibrant commercial avenues. Anchored…72Go, stay aware
- Warehouse District (New Orleans)· New OrleansAlso known as the Arts District, the Warehouse District is a revitalized 19th-century industrial area featuring historic brick warehouses converted…71Go, stay aware
- Tall Timbers· New OrleansTall Timbers is a tree-lined, primarily residential subdivision developed in the late 20th century in Algiers, New Orleans' Westbank district. The…71Go, stay aware
- Aurora Gardens· New OrleansAurora Gardens is an established West Bank neighborhood defined by mid-century single-family ranch homes, landscaped yards, and quiet residential…70Go, stay aware
- Stanton· New OrleansStanton is a primarily residential community located in the Algiers district on New Orleans' West Bank. Characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century…69Go, stay aware
- Timber Grove· New OrleansTimber Grove is a tranquil subdivision located in the Algiers district of New Orleans' West Bank. Dominated by single-family ranch-style homes, lush…68Go, stay aware
- Mid-City· New OrleansMid-City is a lively, residential and commercial New Orleans neighborhood filled with colorful shotgun homes, beloved neighborhood eateries, and…66Go, stay aware
- Lower Garden District· New OrleansBridging the Central Business District and the historic Garden District, the Lower Garden District is defined by historic 19th-century architecture…66Go, stay aware
- Gentilly Terrace· New OrleansGentilly Terrace is an established, tree-shaded neighborhood famous for its early 20th-century California Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival…66Go, stay aware
- Milneburg· New OrleansMilneburg is a historic lakeside district turned quiet suburban-style Gentilly neighborhood, located just south of the University of New Orleans and…66Go, stay aware
- Leonidas· New OrleansLeonidas, often referred to as West Carrollton or part of the greater Riverbend, is a vibrant residential neighborhood characterized by historic…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 38 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- French Market· New OrleansThe French Market is a six-block open-air commercial and cultural corridor stretching along Decatur and North Peters Streets in New Orleans' historic…64Caution
- Broadmoor (New Orleans)· New OrleansLocated in Uptown New Orleans, Broadmoor is a primarily residential area known for its craftsman cottages, historic center hall houses, and strong…64Caution
- Lake Carmel· New OrleansLake Carmel is a suburban residential community centered around an artificial lake in New Orleans East. Developed largely in the late 20th century…64Caution
- Central Business District (New Orleans)· New OrleansThe Central Business District (CBD) serves as New Orleans' commercial, cultural, and hospitality engine, characterized by historic high-rises…63Caution
- Bywater· New OrleansBywater is a bohemian, historic neighborhood situated along the Mississippi River just downriver from the Marigny. Known for pastel-painted Creole…62Caution
- Gentilly Woods· New OrleansGentilly Woods is a post-WWII suburban-style neighborhood in New Orleans characterized by modest ranch-style homes, tree-lined streets, and a…62Caution
- Gentilly· New OrleansGentilly is an expansive, tree-shaded New Orleans district characterized by 1920s California bungalows, suburban post-war ranch homes, and historic…62Caution
- Faubourg Marigny· New OrleansSituated immediately downriver from the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny is renowned for its colorful 19th-century Creole cottages, bohemian…62Caution
- Holy Cross· New OrleansHoly Cross is a historic, riverfront neighborhood in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward known for its lush vegetation, colorful shotgun cottages, and…61Caution
- Forest Isle· New OrleansForest Isle is a secluded residential neighborhood located on the West Bank of New Orleans within the greater Algiers area. Characterized by…61Caution
- Village de L’Est· New OrleansKnown locally as Versailles, Village de L’Est is a tight-knit enclave in New Orleans East established by Vietnamese refugees in the 1970s. The…61Caution
- East Gentilly· New OrleansEast Gentilly is a historic, mid-century residential district characterized by California-style bungalows, quiet suburban-style streets, and…60Caution
- Versailles· New OrleansVersailles, situated in the Village de L'Est area of New Orleans East, is a close-knit Vietnamese-American enclave established in the mid-1970s. The…60Caution
- Ferncrest· New OrleansFerncrest is a small, mid-century residential neighborhood located in New Orleans East along Morrison Road and the I-10 corridor. It consists…58Caution
- Seabrook (New Orleans)· New OrleansSeabrook is a post-war residential community situated in northeastern New Orleans adjacent to the Industrial Canal and Lake Pontchartrain. It…58Caution
- Algiers· New OrleansLocated on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, Algiers is one of New Orleans' oldest neighborhoods, famous for its 19th-century Victorian…58Caution
- French Quarter (New Orleans)· New OrleansThe French Quarter is New Orleans' oldest and most famous historic district, renowned for its Spanish colonial architecture, cast-iron balconies, and…58Caution
- Barrington Park· New OrleansBarrington Park is a low-density, mid-century suburban residential neighborhood situated in New Orleans East. It consists mostly of single-family…56Caution
- Place De Concorde· New OrleansPlace De Concorde is a quiet, suburban-style residential enclave in New Orleans East characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes…56Caution
- Michoud· New OrleansMichoud is an expansive suburban and industrial neighborhood in New Orleans East, best known for housing the massive NASA Michoud Assembly Facility…55Caution
- Tremé· New OrleansTremé is one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the United States, celebrated as a foundational cradle of jazz, brass bands, and Mardi…54Caution
- Willow Brook· New OrleansWillow Brook is a mid-to-late 20th-century residential neighborhood in New Orleans East, characterized by single-family ranch homes, cul-de-sacs, and…54Caution
- Read Blvd West· New OrleansRead Blvd West is a post-war suburban enclave in New Orleans East characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, wide boulevards, and…54Caution
- Huntington Park (New Orleans)· New OrleansHuntington Park is a low-density, suburban-style neighborhood developed in New Orleans East featuring mid-century single-family ranch homes and…54Caution
- Storyville· New OrleansOnce America's most famous legalized red-light district, Storyville today consists largely of the mixed-income Bienville Basin residential community…54Caution
- Read Blvd East· New OrleansRead Blvd East is a post-war, suburban-style neighborhood located in New Orleans East characterized by single-family brick ranches, wide canals, and…54Caution
- Tamaron· New OrleansTamaron is a mid-century single-family residential pocket situated in New Orleans East between Lake Forest and Hayne Boulevard. It is characterized…54Caution
- Idlewood (New Orleans)· New OrleansIdlewood is a mid-century, suburban-style neighborhood located in New Orleans East near Lake Pontchartrain. It is predominantly composed of…54Caution
- Little Woods· New OrleansLittle Woods is an expansive, suburban-style neighborhood situated along the southern shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans East. Dominated…54Caution
- Harmony Oaks· New OrleansLocated in Central City New Orleans, Harmony Oaks was redeveloped into mixed-income, suburban-style townhomes following Hurricane Katrina. It…52Caution
- Lake Forest (New Orleans)· New OrleansLake Forest is a suburban-style neighborhood located in New Orleans East centered around major roadways like Read and Lake Forest Boulevards…52Caution
- Lower Ninth Ward· New OrleansThe Lower Ninth Ward is a historically significant residential community famous for its resilient spirit, civil rights legacy, and post-Katrina…50Caution
- Saint Roch· New OrleansLocated in New Orleans' historic Eighth Ward just inland from the Marigny and Bywater, Saint Roch is a dense residential neighborhood filled with…50Caution
- Pines Village (New Orleans)· New OrleansPines Village is a predominantly residential, post-war suburban-style neighborhood located in New Orleans East between Chef Menteur Highway and…48Caution
- West Lake (New Orleans)· New OrleansWest Lake (often referred to alongside West Lake Forest) is a mid-century, car-dependent residential community in Eastern New Orleans. It features…48Caution
- Central City (New Orleans)· New OrleansCentral City is a historic New Orleans neighborhood known for its deep roots in civil rights history, brass band culture, and Mardi Gras Indian…48Caution
- Plum Orchard· New OrleansPlum Orchard is a post-war suburban-style neighborhood located in New Orleans East, bounded by Chef Menteur Highway and Dwyer Road. Primarily…45Caution
- Hollygrove· New OrleansHollygrove is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood in Uptown New Orleans famous as the proving ground for prominent musical artists and…45Caution
No-go after dark — 1 area
Not recommended for casual walking around.
New Orleans safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in New Orleans?
English Turn scores highest at 90/100, followed by Lakeshore (New Orleans) (87) and Lakeview (New Orleans) (85).
Is New Orleans safe to walk at night?
In the 11 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 39 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which New Orleans areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are New Orleans East (40), Hollygrove (45), Plum Orchard (45). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score New Orleans 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.