Ouachita County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ouachita County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,273 violent crimes and 18,988 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 416.2 per 100k residents, which is +291.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 578.3 per 100k, +253.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate416.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,273 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents700 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate131.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,859 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate578.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,988 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,793 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate441.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,961 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,198 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 416.2 | F | 14273 | 106.2 | +291.9% |
| Property Crime | 578.3 | F | 18988 | 163.6 | +253.5% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 92 | 0.5 | +101.8% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 188 | 3.5 | +13.7% |
| Robbery | 12.6 | F | 700 | 5.8 | +117.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 131.8 | F | 5859 | 22.3 | +492.0% |
| Burglary | 96.7 | F | 3793 | 24.0 | +302.5% |
| Larceny | 441.8 | F | 13961 | 116.4 | +279.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.8 | F | 1198 | 22.2 | +79.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe Police Department
Monroe, LA
West Monroe Police Department
West Monroe, LA