Evangeline County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Evangeline County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 812 violent crimes and 1,594 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 154.6 per 100k, 5.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents812 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,594 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,013 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.2 | A | 812 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 154.6 | C | 1594 | 163.6 | -5.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 186 | 22.3 | -89.5% |
| Burglary | 29.6 | D | 374 | 24.0 | +23.3% |
| Larceny | 114.5 | C | 1013 | 116.4 | -1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 203 | 22.2 | -52.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office
Basile Police Department
Basile, LA
Ville Platte Police Department
Ville Platte, LA