Ascension County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ascension County in LA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,375 violent crimes and 4,468 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.4 per 100k residents, which is +102.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 475.3 per 100k, +190.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate215.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,375 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate89.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate475.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,468 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate393.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,043 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 215.4 | F | 1375 | 106.2 | +102.8% |
| Property Crime | 475.3 | F | 4468 | 163.6 | +190.5% |
| Homicide | 7.4 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +1294.4% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 53 | 5.8 | +27.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 89.1 | F | 266 | 22.3 | +300.4% |
| Burglary | 44.6 | F | 213 | 24.0 | +85.4% |
| Larceny | 393.6 | F | 4043 | 116.4 | +238.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.1 | F | 207 | 22.2 | +67.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gonzales Police Department
Gonzales, LA