Crime & Safety Report for 2720 Palmetto St, Chalmette, LA 70043

Review crime and safety information near 2720 Palmetto St, Chalmette, LA 70043. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$329,500 | 4 bd | 2 ba | 1,978 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 195 offenders within 5 miles and 1102 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

195 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 2720 Palmetto St, Chalmette, LA 70043

195 Registered Offenders Nearby
45 Rape
22 Child Involved
39 Assault
105 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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CARITE, JOSEPH DONALD

94 years old

431 HOLMES BLVD TERRYTOWN, LA, 70056
4.1 Medium
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JONES, VERNELL ANTHONY

40 years old

Rapist

51 WESTBANK EXP GRETNA, LA, 70053
5 Medium
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JAMES, ENOCH MICHAEL

44 years old

Rapist

Violent

51 WESTBANK EXPY GRETNA, LA, 70053
5 Medium
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JONES, DEMOND RASHOD

47 years old

51B WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY GRETNA, LA, 70053
5 Medium
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MCCARTER, MICHAEL P

37 years old

Violent

1410 STEPHENS ST GRETNA, LA, 70053
5 Medium

1102 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1102 Crime & Incidents by Severity
176 Severe
79 Medium
70 Low
777 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:56 PM

Texas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to have occurred near Texas Drive and Memorial Park Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:52 PM

Texas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70114

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve a conscious and breathing 65-year-old male who fell near Texas Drive, cross streets Memorial Park Drive and Scene Street in New Orleans. Emergency services including Engine 40 and EMS are responding and will advise if fire assistance is needed.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:41 PM

Ashley Dr, Terrytown, LA 70056

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of a potential fall involving a 96-year-old woman near Bourne Avenue.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:48 PM

General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 17 responded to a medical emergency near General De Gaulle Drive, close to Rue Fontaine and Holiday Drive.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 07:44 PM

General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched code 3 to a Walgreens on General De Gaulle Drive for a reported medical emergency involving a 39-year-old man with shortness of breath and abnormal breathing, initially reported as possibly unconscious and not breathing outside the store.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Chalmette Elementary School0.5 mi
C.F. Rowley Alternative School0.6 mi
Andrew Jackson Middle School0.9 mi
Arlene Meraux Elementary School1.1 mi
Chalmette High School1.1 mi
Lacoste Elementary School1.5 mi
Arabi Elementary School2.0 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 2720 Palmetto St in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

Traffic, medical and fire records are public-safety incidents but are not necessarily crimes. HoodScore separates them to avoid overstating the crime count.

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