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Search the City of New Orleans, public records using best found research sources online. This City zip code is 70112 with a total population of 343,829. Look up recorded information of New Orleans, including demographics and local economy. Link to all levels of New Orleans, government and their sites with services which provide public information. Current economy, business and housing data. Read about up to date current events and what is occurring in the City of New Orleans. Find out about the background of residents and recorded statistics. Request criminal records specific to the City of New Orleans, from law enforcement departments with access to the state's repository with official background check of arrests and convicted felonies. Access a directory aimed toward producing open public records and instant information available online. New Orleans sources are added on a regular basis for the best and most current services.
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New Orleans, LA Crime Records (Updated 10/27/2025)
  • Violent Crime:
    4,516
  • Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
    121
  • Rape:
    774
  • Robbery:
    1,013
  • Aggravated Assault:
    2,608
  • Property Crime:
    20,879
  • Burglary:
    2,143
  • Larceny Theft:
    15,785
  • Motor Vehicle Theft:
    2,951
  • Arson:
    N/A
New Orleans, LA Census Data

  • Information About People and Demographics

  • Total population of residents
    343,829
  • White resident population recorded
    113,428
  • Black or African American resident population recorded
    206,871
  • American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
    1,047
  • Asian resident population recorded
    9,970
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
    134
  • Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
    18,051
  • Resident population of some other race recorded
    6,459
  • Resident population of two or more races recorded
    5,920
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