Is Westwood Crossing safe?
Marrero, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Westwood Crossing as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Westwood Crossing
“Go with care. Westwood Crossing is primarily a quiet suburban residential pocket of Marrero with relatively stable single-family housing, but surrounding Westbank corridors experience elevated property crime and occasional violent incidents. Visitors with business or family in the area will find it manageable during the day, though standard suburban safety precautions are advised at night.”
About the area
Westwood Crossing is a tidy residential subdivision located in Marrero on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish. Characterized by modest brick ranch homes, cul-de-sacs, and quiet residential streets, it serves primarily as a commuter bedroom community rather than a tourist destination. Daily commercial needs and local dining options are concentrated along nearby major arteries like Lapalco Boulevard and Barataria Boulevard.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Westwood Crossing
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or municipal bike-share stations within the neighborhood, though quiet interior subdivision streets are manageable for casual cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly owner-occupied single-family homes creating a stable neighborhood fabric
- Significantly lower violent crime rates than neighboring urban cores of New Orleans
- Close vehicular proximity to retail, groceries, and services along Lapalco Boulevard
- Minimal foot traffic and quiet interior subdivision streets
Cons
- Frequent regional property crime, especially opportunistic vehicle break-ins and theft
- Car-dependent layout with virtually no internal commercial or pedestrian amenities
- Pockets of economic distress and higher violent crime rates in adjacent sections of Marrero
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of Westwood Crossing, with occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling limited to major commercial intersections along Lapalco and Westbank Expressways.
What Westwood Crossing is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work and school, with low traffic on subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and uneventful with occasional delivery vehicles, school buses, and residents returning home.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting where neighbors walk dogs, though lighting is suburban and awareness of surroundings is wise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted; while serious random street crime is uncommon inside the subdivision, vehicle tampering risks increase.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit service is provided by Jefferson Transit (JeT), with bus routes such as Route 114 (Lapalco) running along Lapalco Boulevard; there is no passenger rail or BRT service in the area.
Street parking in the subdivision is free, readily available, and unmetered, while private driveways accommodate most resident and guest parking.
Things to do in Westwood Crossing
- Explore local wildlife and boardwalk nature trails at nearby Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (Barataria Preserve)
- Enjoy casual recreation, sports fields, and walking paths at nearby Parc des Familles
- Sample authentic Westbank Cajun and Creole cooking along Lapalco and Barataria Boulevards
Local favorites
- Mo's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Longtime local Westbank favorite known for generously topped pizzas, muffulettas, and po-boys.
- Tan Dinh · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Beloved Westbank staple serving acclaimed pho, lemongrass chicken, and traditional Vietnamese entrees.
- Banana Blossom · Thai Restaurant · 4.7★ (980)Highly rated neighborhood Thai bistro offering creative stir-fries, curries, and modern takes on classic dishes.
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Common questions about Westwood Crossing
Is Westwood Crossing safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Westwood Crossing a good place to live?
On safety, Westwood Crossing scores 70/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Westwood Crossing?
Walk score 28/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Westwood Crossing are safer?
Westwood Crossing scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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