Jefferson Davis County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson Davis County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,936 violent crimes and 2,557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 165.1 per 100k, 0.9% 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 Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,936 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,557 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,819 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 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 | 130.0 | D | 1936 | 106.2 | +22.4% |
| Property Crime | 165.1 | C | 2557 | 163.6 | +0.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 43 | 3.5 | -57.4% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 35 | 5.8 | -9.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.7 | F | 517 | 22.3 | +114.4% |
| Burglary | 55.6 | F | 524 | 24.0 | +131.5% |
| Larceny | 102.4 | B | 1819 | 116.4 | -12.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 203 | 22.2 | -67.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office
Jennings Police Department
Jennings, LA
Lake Arthur Police Department
Lake Arthur, LA
Welsh Police Department
Welsh, LA