Is Westwego, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Westwego neighborhoods we score (average 66/100), 1 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 Westwego
- 1Segnette Estates· WestwegoSegnette Estates is a peaceful, mid-century to modern residential enclave situated in Westwego just north of Bayou Segnette State Park. It features…70Go, stay aware
- 2Westwego· WestwegoSituated on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish along the Mississippi River, Westwego is a small, historically industrial and fishing community. It is…62Caution
All Westwego neighborhoods by safety score
Go, stay aware — 1 area
Fine with normal city awareness.
Caution — 1 area
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
Westwego safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Westwego?
Segnette Estates scores highest at 70/100, followed by Westwego (62).
Is Westwego safe to walk at night?
In the 0 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 Westwego areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Westwego (62), Segnette Estates (70). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Westwego 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.