Natchitoches County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Natchitoches County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,538 violent crimes and 3,498 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.4 per 100k residents, which is 13.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.9 per 100k, 23.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate92.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,538 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,498 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,002 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,221 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.4 | B | 1538 | 106.2 | -13.0% |
| Property Crime | 124.9 | B | 3498 | 163.6 | -23.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 38 | 3.5 | -17.7% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -55.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.8 | B | 475 | 22.3 | -15.4% |
| Burglary | 43.5 | F | 1002 | 24.0 | +80.9% |
| Larceny | 73.3 | A | 2221 | 116.4 | -37.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 264 | 22.2 | -63.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office
Natchitoches Police Department
Natchitoches, LA