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Is Shreveport, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 57 Shreveport neighborhoods we score (average 62/100), 27 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 30 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 Shreveport
- 1Ellerbe Road Estates· ShreveportEllerbe Road Estates is an upscale residential neighborhood located in southeast Shreveport, defined by sprawling single-family properties, manicured…89Go
- 2Ellerbe Woods· ShreveportEllerbe Woods is an upscale, heavily wooded suburban neighborhood nestled along the southern Ellerbe Road corridor in Shreveport. It features…84Go
- 3Spring Lake Estates (Shreveport)· ShreveportSpring Lake Estates is an affluent, leafy subdivision nestled in southeast Shreveport, defined by quiet cul-de-sacs, custom single-family homes, and…80Go
- 4Briarcliff (Shreveport)· ShreveportBriarcliff is a mature suburban neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manicured lawns, and shaded residential streets…76Go, stay aware
- 5Lucas· ShreveportLocated along the southern corridor of Caddo Parish near the Red River, Lucas is characterized by open pastures, single-family homes, and light…76Go, stay aware
All Shreveport neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 3 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Ellerbe Road Estates· ShreveportEllerbe Road Estates is an upscale residential neighborhood located in southeast Shreveport, defined by sprawling single-family properties, manicured…89Go
- Ellerbe Woods· ShreveportEllerbe Woods is an upscale, heavily wooded suburban neighborhood nestled along the southern Ellerbe Road corridor in Shreveport. It features…84Go
- Spring Lake Estates (Shreveport)· ShreveportSpring Lake Estates is an affluent, leafy subdivision nestled in southeast Shreveport, defined by quiet cul-de-sacs, custom single-family homes, and…80Go
Go, stay aware — 24 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Briarcliff (Shreveport)· ShreveportBriarcliff is a mature suburban neighborhood characterized by mid-century single-family homes, manicured lawns, and shaded residential streets…76Go, stay aware
- Lucas· ShreveportLocated along the southern corridor of Caddo Parish near the Red River, Lucas is characterized by open pastures, single-family homes, and light…76Go, stay aware
- Woodstone· ShreveportWoodstone is a leafy, mid-to-late 20th-century residential enclave located in South Shreveport near major commercial thoroughfares like Youree Drive…75Go, stay aware
- Southport Country· ShreveportSouthport Country is a traditional suburban enclave characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and cul-de-sacs. Located in…74Go, stay aware
- Longwood Village· ShreveportLongwood Village is a quiet, car-dependent residential neighborhood characterized by mid-sized single-family homes, mature trees, and spacious lots…74Go, stay aware
- Holly Hill (Shreveport)· ShreveportHolly Hill is a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood located in south-central Shreveport near major commercial thoroughfares like Youree Drive…74Go, stay aware
- The Meadows (Shreveport)· ShreveportSituated in southeast Shreveport near major commercial corridors like Youree Drive and E. 70th Street, The Meadows consists primarily of established…72Go, stay aware
- Hickory Place· ShreveportHickory Place is an established suburban neighborhood located in southern Shreveport, characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and…71Go, stay aware
- Southdowns· ShreveportSouthdowns is a mid-century, tree-shaded suburban neighborhood in southeast Shreveport positioned near the Youree Drive retail corridor. It features…71Go, stay aware
- Quail Ridge· ShreveportQuail Ridge is an established suburban neighborhood located in South Shreveport, characterized by mid-century to late-20th-century single-family…71Go, stay aware
- University Park (Shreveport)· ShreveportUniversity Park is an established suburban neighborhood located in Southeast Shreveport adjacent to the LSU Shreveport campus. Characterized by…71Go, stay aware
- Dorian Terrace· ShreveportDorian Terrace is a mid-century residential neighborhood characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and peaceful residential streets…71Go, stay aware
- Lakeside Acres· ShreveportLakeside Acres is a peaceful, predominantly residential neighborhood situated in western Shreveport near the shores of Cross Lake. Featuring modest…71Go, stay aware
- Broadmoor Terrace· ShreveportBroadmoor Terrace is an appealing, post-WWII suburban enclave in south-central Shreveport characterized by ranch-style homes, mature trees, and…71Go, stay aware
- Dixie Gardens· ShreveportDixie Gardens is an established, semi-suburban residential community characterized by mature trees, mid-century ranch-style homes, and proximity to…71Go, stay aware
- Live Oak (Shreveport)· ShreveportLive Oak is a classic mid-century residential enclave in south-central Shreveport characterized by mature trees, ranch-style homes, and low…71Go, stay aware
- Honore (Shreveport)· ShreveportHonore is a leafy, mid-to-late 20th-century residential enclave located in South Shreveport, bordered by major commercial corridors like Bert Kouns…71Go, stay aware
- The Cedars· ShreveportThe Cedars is a leafy, mid-to-upper-income residential neighborhood positioned in south-central Shreveport near key commercial corridors like Line…71Go, stay aware
- Lake Hayes· ShreveportLake Hayes is a secluded suburban community characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity to the Cross Lake area. It…70Go, stay aware
- Fairfield (Shreveport)· ShreveportFairfield, centered along Fairfield Avenue and adjacent to South Highlands, is renowned for its historic homes, medical facilities, and lush canopy…68Go, stay aware
- Southgate Estates· ShreveportSouthgate Estates is an established mid-to-late 20th-century suburban subdivision situated in South Shreveport near the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop…67Go, stay aware
- Pine Forest South· ShreveportPine Forest South is a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood characterized by mid-to-late 20th-century single-family homes and modest commercial…67Go, stay aware
- Chateau Village· ShreveportChateau Village is an established suburban neighborhood located in South Shreveport composed primarily of single-family ranch-style homes. It offers…66Go, stay aware
- Flournoy· ShreveportFlournoy is a sprawling, semi-suburban neighborhood located in southern Shreveport, characterized by single-family subdivisions, open tracts, and…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 24 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Twilight Meadows· ShreveportTwilight Meadows is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood located in southwest Shreveport. Composed primarily of single-family ranch-style…64Caution
- Greenbrook (Shreveport)· ShreveportGreenbrook is a mid-to-late 20th-century residential subdivision nestled in southwest Shreveport near major retail arteries. Composed mainly of…63Caution
- King Forest· ShreveportKing Forest is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in south Shreveport featuring mid-century ranch-style single-family homes…62Caution
- Broadview (Shreveport)· ShreveportBroadview is a modest, mid-century residential enclave located in south-central Shreveport near the Broadmoor area. Characterized by single-family…62Caution
- Harwick Place· ShreveportHarwick Place is an established, predominantly single-family suburban neighborhood situated in West Shreveport. Characterized by modest ranch-style…62Caution
- Willow Ridge· ShreveportWillow Ridge is an established suburban neighborhood in West Shreveport featuring single-family ranch-style homes and quiet cul-de-sacs. While mainly…62Caution
- Cut-off Junction· ShreveportCut-off Junction is a mixed commercial and residential district in southern Shreveport, characterized by busy arterial corridors, strip malls, and…62Caution
- Western Hills Estates· ShreveportWestern Hills Estates is an established mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in West Shreveport. Composed mostly of modest…62Caution
- Forest Oak· ShreveportForest Oak is an established residential neighborhood in southwest Shreveport characterized by mid-century and late-20th-century single-family ranch…61Caution
- West Gate Terrace· ShreveportWest Gate Terrace is an established mid-century suburban subdivision situated in western Shreveport near major transport corridors like Greenwood…61Caution
- Pine Hill Estates· ShreveportPine Hill Estates is an established, semi-suburban neighborhood situated in northern Shreveport near the North Market Street corridor. It is defined…60Caution
- Century Park· ShreveportCentury Park is a residential neighborhood in western Shreveport characterized by single-family ranch homes and apartment communities near major…59Caution
- Cross Lake Hills South· ShreveportCross Lake Hills South is a mid-20th-century residential neighborhood located just south of Shreveport's Cross Lake. It features wooded lots…58Caution
- Gary· ShreveportGary is an established residential neighborhood in West Shreveport characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and…56Caution
- Highland Square (Shreveport)· ShreveportHighland Square is part of the historic, eclectic Highland neighborhood just south of downtown Shreveport. It is known for its vintage architecture…55Caution
- Normandy Village (Shreveport)· ShreveportNormandy Village is a mid-century suburban area anchored by retail centers near the intersection of Jewella Avenue and Mansfield Road. It features…54Caution
- Westwood Park (Shreveport)· ShreveportWestwood Park is a mid-century residential neighborhood in western Shreveport characterized by single-story brick ranch homes and quiet residential…52Caution
- Hanna Park (Shreveport)· ShreveportHanna Park is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood in southwest Shreveport characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees…52Caution
- Edgewood Village· ShreveportEdgewood Village is a modest, working-class residential neighborhood in southwest Shreveport characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes…52Caution
- Forest Villa· ShreveportForest Villa is an established residential enclave situated in West Shreveport, characterized by modest mid-century ranch-style homes and quiet side…50Caution
- Lakeshore North· ShreveportLakeshore North is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in West Shreveport bordered by Cross Lake to the north. Characterized by…50Caution
- Cynthia Park· ShreveportCynthia Park is an established, modest residential community located in the northern sector of Shreveport near the Martin Luther King Jr. and David…48Caution
- Good Roads· ShreveportGood Roads is a low-density, mid-century residential neighborhood situated in Shreveport with easy access to major commercial thoroughfares. It…48Caution
- North Shreveport· ShreveportNorth Shreveport is an expansive area located north of downtown, anchored by commercial and freight arteries like North Market Street (Highway 1) and…46Caution
No-go after dark — 6 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Hollywood (Shreveport)· ShreveportHollywood is a historic, largely residential urban neighborhood in west-central Shreveport characterized by modest mid-century housing, community…42No-go after dark
- Bayou Grande· ShreveportBayou Grande is an inner-city neighborhood bordering downtown Shreveport and Ledbetter Heights, undergoing targeted urban revitalization efforts. It…41No-go after dark
- Werner Park· ShreveportWerner Park is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood located in west-central Shreveport just north of Greenwood Road. It consists…40No-go after dark
- Midway (Shreveport)· ShreveportMidway is an older residential neighborhood located in western Shreveport, characterized by modest single-family mid-century homes and small local…38No-go after dark
- Cedar Grove (Shreveport)· ShreveportCedar Grove is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood in south-central Shreveport characterized by a traditional street grid…34No-go after dark
- Cooper Road· ShreveportCooper Road is a historically significant, predominantly residential African-American neighborhood located in northwest Shreveport. While rich in…32No-go after dark
Shreveport safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Shreveport?
Ellerbe Road Estates scores highest at 89/100, followed by Ellerbe Woods (84) and Spring Lake Estates (Shreveport) (80).
Is Shreveport safe to walk at night?
In the 3 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 30 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Shreveport areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Cooper Road (32), Cedar Grove (Shreveport) (34), Midway (Shreveport) (38). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Shreveport 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.