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Is Shreveport safe? 🇺🇸
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Shreveport 🇺🇸
United States · Assessed 13 November 2026
54
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime47/100CautionCrime index 69.5 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment41/100CautionNegative
Advisories85Good
Stability72Good
Health74Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-30T16:55:54Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-11-12T12:58:10.5042155-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Caution
Mugging & robbery risk
High risk
34
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
30 / 100 (Negative)
30
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
188k residents
83
City SignalCity Geocoding
Robbery / mugging
HighViolent crime is a significant local problem, with high rates of violent crime and a high concern among residents about being mugged or robbed.
Pickpocketing
ModerateWhile not explicitly highlighted as a top US hotspot in the dossier, general advice for US cities suggests a moderate risk of pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas and transportation hubs.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Caution
Traveller sentiment score
Negative
41/100
Reported feel30Negative
Robbery risk34High risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Traveler sentiment indicates low confidence in safety, with a low score for feeling safe walking alone at night and a high concern about mugging and robbery.
Shreveport presents a mixed safety profile, with significant concerns regarding violent and property crime that warrant increased caution for travelers.
While official advisories suggest exercising increased caution, traveler sentiment and crime statistics indicate a higher risk of both violent and property crime than in many other US cities. Travelers should be particularly aware of their surroundings, especially after dark, and take precautions against petty theft.
Recent developments
- Nov 2026Shreveport police join State Fair celebrations and share safety tips.— KTALnews.com
- Nov 2026Impaired driver arrested in Shreveport I-20 wreck.— KTALnews.com
- Nov 2026North Louisiana Crime Lab reports spike in DWI impairments and drug combinations.— KTALnews.com
- Sep 2026Louisiana State Police GATOR Task Force assisted Shreveport Police Department in locating and taking into custody two homicide suspects.— Facebook
Common scams
- General tourist scams targeting visitors in crowded areas
- Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy tourist spots and transportation hubs
Full briefing
Shreveport's safety profile indicates a need for heightened awareness due to elevated crime rates. Official advisories from the US, UK, and Canada recommend increased caution or normal security precautions, reflecting a moderate overall safety assessment.
Recent news highlights ongoing concerns, with reports in October and November 2026 detailing police issuing safety rules for the State Fair of Louisiana and addressing impaired driving incidents. A September 2026 report mentioned law enforcement assistance in locating homicide suspects, underscoring the presence of violent crime. Traveler sentiment data suggests a low feeling of safety, particularly when walking alone at night, and a significant worry about mugging and robbery.
Given these factors, travelers should prioritize personal security. Be mindful of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas or after dark, and secure valuables to mitigate the risk of pickpocketing and theft. While specific neighborhood risks are not detailed in the current dossier, general advice suggests caution in areas west of Downtown and south of Interstate 220. Adhering to local police safety tips, particularly during public events, is also advisable.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Shreveport districts for visitors, 3 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Shreveport safety map.
West of Downtown / I-49avoidGenerally considered more dangerous; avoid if possible.
South of I-220avoidGenerally considered more dangerous; avoid if possible.
DowntowncautionExercise caution, especially after dark; stick to well-populated casino and bar areas.
Other parts of the citycautionGeneral caution advised; be aware of surroundings.
Areas near casinos and bars (Downtown)cautionMore populated, but still exercise caution, especially after dark.
07 · After Dark
Is Shreveport safe at night?
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Violent crime is a significant local problem, with high rates of violent crime and a high concern among residents about being mugged or robbed.
After dark, be most careful around West of Downtown / I-49, South of I-220, Downtown, Other parts of the city. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Shreveport safety FAQ (2026)
Is Shreveport safe right now (2026)?
Shreveport presents a mixed safety profile, with significant concerns regarding violent and property crime that warrant increased caution for travelers. While official advisories suggest exercising increased caution, traveler sentiment and crime statistics indicate a higher risk of both violent and property crime than in many other US cities. Travelers should be particularly aware of their surroundings, especially after dark, and take precautions against petty theft. (Assessed 13 November 2026.)
Is Shreveport safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Shreveport report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Shreveport should tourists avoid?
Field research flags West of Downtown / I-49, South of I-220 as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Shreveport (2026)?
- General tourist scams targeting visitors in crowded areas
- Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy tourist spots and transportation hubs
How does Shreveport compare with other places in United States (2026)?
Shreveport ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 54/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
How is this shreveport safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 14+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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