Calcasieu County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Calcasieu County in LA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,132 violent crimes and 17,578 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.1 per 100k residents, which is +40.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 273.1 per 100k, +66.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,132 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,279 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate273.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,578 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate102.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,742 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate162.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,277 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,532 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.1 | D | 9132 | 106.2 | +40.4% |
| Property Crime | 273.1 | F | 17578 | 163.6 | +66.9% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 67 | 0.5 | -50.8% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 253 | 3.5 | -85.2% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 332 | 5.8 | -55.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.2 | D | 2279 | 22.3 | +31.3% |
| Burglary | 102.0 | F | 4742 | 24.0 | +324.7% |
| Larceny | 162.5 | D | 11277 | 116.4 | +39.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 1532 | 22.2 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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