The smallest NOPD District by relative size and population, the 8th District ranks 8th of 8 NOPD Districts on HOMICIDE and CARJACKING, and 7 of 8 NOPD Districts on NONFATAL SHOOTINGS.
However, the dense tourist and convention crowds lead to higher rates of ARMED ROBBERY than other violent crime in the 8th District – it is ranked 3rd of 8 NOPD Districts through Q3 2023.
Homicide (-18% citywide) and Shooting (-17% citywide)
Carjacking (-46% citywide) and Armed Robbery (-31% citywide)
2023 Eighth District Hotspots
(See below for visual locations)
St. Louis St. between Rampart and Decatur (French Quarter)
Esplanade Ave. near Frenchman St. at edge of Marigny
Warehouse District near Riverwalk and Casino areas
Homicide by District
Shooting by District
Carjacking by District
Armed Robbery by District
