De Soto County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
De Soto County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,006 violent crimes and 1,624 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.1 per 100k residents, which is 24.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.7 per 100k, 53.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,006 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,624 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents412 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,049 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.1 | B | 1006 | 106.2 | -24.6% |
| Property Crime | 75.7 | A | 1624 | 163.6 | -53.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -36.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 366 | 22.3 | -40.2% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 412 | 24.0 | +20.4% |
| Larceny | 37.8 | A | 1049 | 116.4 | -67.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.9 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -59.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
De Soto Parish Sheriff's Office
Mansfield Police Department
Mansfield, LA