Economy Louisiana violent crime rate ranks fifth highest among states By Deanna B. Narveson - March 22, 2021 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Violent crimes in Louisiana numbered 549.3 per every 100,000 residents of the state as of 2019, the fifth-highest rate among the 50 states, according to a new analysis from the website 24/7 Wall St. … Already an INSIDER? Sign in.