After a person receives a conviction for a sex offense, their name goes on a national registry so that individuals can know they have a sex offender in their area. The website HomeFacts.com has compiled this information by parish to help individuals figure out what threats may be in their community. Here is a ranking of the 11 parishes in Louisiana that have the greatest proportion of sex offenders within their borders.

  1. Washington Parish 36.42 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Vernon Parish 36.65 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. East Feliciana Parish 37.28 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Caldwell Parish 38.55 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Richland Parish 39.34 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Bienville Parish 39.83 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Terrebonne Parish 43.61 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Avoyelles Parish 44.21 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

  2. Franklin Parish 44.9 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. Sabine Parish 46.02 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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  1. East Carroll Parish 50.40 sex offenders / 10,000 ppl

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Did any of these facts surprise you? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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