The NPJ conducted a poll between Monday, February 19, 2024 and concluded the poll on February 21, 2024  at 7 p.m. The purpose of this poll is to gain insight to our readers’ opinions regarding the CRIME RATE within the City of Natchitoches.

Crime Poll Results

Question:

In your Opinion – Is Crime within the City of Natchitoches INCREASING or DECREASING?

Total Responses: 1,522

Crime is Increasing: 96.65%

Crime is Decreasing:  3.35%

Question:

In your Opinion – Who is ultimately responsible for controlling crime within the City of Natchitoches:

Total Responses for those stating crime is INCREASING: 1,471

Mayor Ronnie Williams: 76.34%

Chief Nikeo Collins:  20.80%

The City Council:  2.85%

Question:

In your Opinion – Who is ultimately responsible for controlling crime within the City of Natchitoches:

Total Responses for those stating crime is DECREASING: 51

Mayor Ronnie Williams: 17.65%

Chief Nikeo Collins:  70.59%

The City Council:  17.65%

NOTE:  This poll was to gain insight among the readership of the Parish Journal. This is simply a snapshot-in-time of the opinions of our readership. This is NOT a scientific poll.