New Orleans Health and Safety

New Orleans had a high violent-crime rate before the hurricane, now it may be the most policed city, percentage-wise, in America. Nevertheless, stick to places that are well- travelled and well-peopled, particularly at night, and save some cash for a taxi fare to avoid dark walks. St Louis Cemetery No 1 and Louis Armstrong Park had particularly bad reputations, even by daylight, and were more safely visited in groups. In the Quarter, hustlers may approach tourists, but you can just walk away - no hard feelings. In the impacted neighbourhoods beyond the tourist's trail, haphazard driving conditions and unreliable electricity may still exist.