Avoyelles County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Avoyelles County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,237 violent crimes and 1,752 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.5 per 100k residents, which is 19.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.0 per 100k, 19.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate85.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,237 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,752 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents361 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.5 | B | 1237 | 106.2 | -19.5% |
| Property Crime | 131.0 | B | 1752 | 163.6 | -19.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.6 | C | 556 | 22.3 | +19.7% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 361 | 24.0 | -44.6% |
| Larceny | 109.6 | C | 1323 | 116.4 | -5.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -63.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office
Marksville Police Department
Marksville, LA
Cottonport Police Department
Cottonport, LA