ORLEANS PARISH CRIME TRENDS

Reported Year-to-Date Incidents 

As of April 12, 2022-2026

After 4 consecutive weeks with 10+ reported violent incidents, from April 6-12, 2026, reported violent crime declined to 8 reported major violent weekly incidents.

 

Last week’s incidents included 1 homicide by shooting, 2 nonfatal shootings, 1 carjacking, and 4 armed robberies.

 

No reported major crimes occurred in the 4th District (Algiers), 6th District (Central City/Irish Channel), or 8th District (French Quarter/Downtown).

Orleans Violent Crime Map

April 6-12, 2026

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As of April 12, 2026:

Homicide Victims: 24

-35% lower than 2025

-47% lower than 2024

-68% lower than 2023

-71% lower than 2022

Carjacking Incidents: 18

-5% lower than 2025

-40% lower than 2024

-65% lower than 2023

-84% lower than 2022 

Nonfatal Shooting Incidents: 53

+6% higher than 2025

-30% lower than 2024

-59% lower than 2023

-61% lower than 2022

Armed Robbery Incidents: 49

-4% lower than 2025 

-29% lower than 2024

-64% lower than 2023

-66% lower than 2022 

Property Crimes