Lafayette County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafayette County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,665 violent crimes and 28,030 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.3 per 100k residents, which is -51.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 220.2 per 100k, +34.6% 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 AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,665 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents633 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,848 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate220.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,030 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,338 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,630 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,009 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.3 | A | 8665 | 106.2 | -51.7% |
| Property Crime | 220.2 | D | 28030 | 163.6 | +34.6% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 104 | 0.5 | +54.8% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 105 | 3.5 | -82.5% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 633 | 5.8 | -36.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.1 | D | 2848 | 22.3 | +35.4% |
| Burglary | 62.1 | F | 5338 | 24.0 | +158.4% |
| Larceny | 138.8 | C | 20630 | 116.4 | +19.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.3 | B | 2009 | 22.2 | -13.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carencro Police Department
Carencro, LA
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, LA
Youngsville Police Department
Youngsville, LA
Scott Police Department
Scott, LA