Lafourche County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafourche County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,433 violent crimes and 2,524 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.4 per 100k residents, which is -3.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 263.3 per 100k, +60.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,433 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate263.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,524 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate243.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,124 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.4 | C | 1433 | 106.2 | -3.6% |
| Property Crime | 263.3 | F | 2524 | 163.6 | +60.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.3 | B | 324 | 22.3 | -26.9% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 267 | 24.0 | -59.4% |
| Larceny | 243.8 | F | 2124 | 116.4 | +109.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -70.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Golden Meadow Police Department
Golden Meadow, LA
Thibodaux Police Department
Thibodaux, LA