Public Safety
The French Quarter Management District has created, partnered, and overseen numerous public safety programs.
New Orleans Public Safety Dashboard
French Quarter safety is improving and response times are decreasing, thanks in part to the efforts of the FQMD, the
Governing.com: How New Orleans Is Leading the Nation in Violent Crime Reduction
The FBI’s quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally. New Orleans, however, has seen
NOPD News: NOPD 2024 Crime Statistics Show Significant Decreases in Multiple Crime Categories
Today (January 13, 2025), the NOPD released its 2024 crime statistics, compiling and comparing data on overall crime in the
Orleans Parish Crime Trends
Helpful Links
Non-emergency resources (for emergencies, dial 911):
Programs
Our efforts include supplemental police patrols, a security assessment, and public information campaigns. Use the links below for more information.
Public Meetings
Public engagement for public safety is essential. FQMD’s Security and Enforcement Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:00 pm. The New Orleans Police Department’s Eight District MAX meetings are every Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the 8th District Station. The New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee meets on the second, or third, Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
French Quarter Public Safety in the Media
Newell: New alliances, strategies emerging for French Quarter security
The French Quarter Management District had a study done to look at new strategies to improve public safety in the Vieux Carre, the crown jewel