Ouachita County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ouachita County in LA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 24,046 violent crimes and 31,634 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 322.3 per 100k residents, which is 203.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 467.9 per 100k, 186.0% 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 Rate322.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24,046 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents880 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate101.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,784 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate467.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31,634 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate87.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,786 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate345.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,378 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,404 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 322.3 | F | 24046 | 106.2 | +203.5% |
| Property Crime | 467.9 | F | 31634 | 163.6 | +186.0% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 112 | 0.5 | +34.5% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 411 | 3.5 | -24.2% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 880 | 5.8 | +44.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 101.7 | F | 8784 | 22.3 | +357.1% |
| Burglary | 87.8 | F | 6786 | 24.0 | +265.3% |
| Larceny | 345.3 | F | 22378 | 116.4 | +196.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.5 | D | 2404 | 22.2 | +55.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Monroe Police Department
Monroe, LA
West Monroe Police Department
West Monroe, LA