Jefferson County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,089 violent crimes and 13,379 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.8 per 100k residents, which is +35.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 215.9 per 100k, +32.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate143.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,089 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,459 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate215.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,379 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,262 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate184.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,875 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,200 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.8 | D | 7089 | 106.2 | +35.4% |
| Property Crime | 215.9 | D | 13379 | 163.6 | +32.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 38 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 147 | 3.5 | -43.8% |
| Robbery | 8.5 | D | 237 | 5.8 | +45.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.3 | D | 1459 | 22.3 | +36.0% |
| Burglary | 11.2 | A | 1262 | 24.0 | -53.3% |
| Larceny | 184.1 | D | 10875 | 116.4 | +58.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 1200 | 22.2 | -9.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gretna Police Department
Gretna, LA
Harahan Police Department
Harahan, LA
Kenner Police Department
Kenner, LA
Westwego Police Department
Westwego, LA