ORLEANS PARISH CRIME TRENDS

Reported Year-to-Date Incidents 

As of August 30, 2022-2026

From August 24-30, 2026, there were seven reported major violent incidents in Orleans Parish.

Reported incidents included one homicide by shooting, two nonfatal shootings, and four armed robberies.

Four of the seven weekly incidents were reported near West Lake Forest in the 7th District (New Orleans East).

Overall, incidents of homicide, nonfatal shootings, carjacking, and armed robbery have declined -18% YTD since 2025.

Orleans Violent Crime Map

August 24-30, 2026

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As of August 30, 2026:

Homicide Victims: 57

-36% lower than 2025

-43% lower than 2024

-66% lower than 2023

-71% lower than 2022

Carjacking Incidents: 39

-5% lower than 2025

-40% lower than 2024

-65% lower than 2023

-80% lower than 2022 

Nonfatal Shooting Incidents: 101

-24% lower than 2025

-35% lower than 2024

-62% lower than 2023

-67% lower than 2022

Armed Robbery Incidents: 125

-2% lower than 2025 

-24% lower than 2024

-53% lower than 2023

-66% lower than 2022 

Property Crimes