Lincoln County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in LA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,061 violent crimes and 3,862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.3 per 100k residents, which is +9.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 192.3 per 100k, +17.5% 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 CAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,061 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,862 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate169.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,103 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.3 | C | 2061 | 106.2 | +9.5% |
| Property Crime | 192.3 | C | 3862 | 163.6 | +17.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 36 | 3.5 | +26.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 47 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 53.6 | F | 565 | 22.3 | +141.0% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 604 | 24.0 | -62.8% |
| Larceny | 169.9 | D | 3103 | 116.4 | +46.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 149 | 22.2 | -39.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ruston Police Department
Ruston, LA