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The 5 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Lake Charles
We've already gone over the safest neighborhoods in and around Lake Charles, but what about things on the other end of the scale?
This list is based on reported violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include homicide, armed robbery, assault, etc... Property crimes include things like burglary, larceny over $50, vehicle theft, and arson.
With all that in mind, here are the five neighborhoods with the highest crime rates in the Lake Charles area, according to neighborhoodscout.com.
Click on the street names for detailed information on each neighborhood.
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