St James County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St James County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,338 violent crimes and 1,846 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.3 per 100k residents, which is 58.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 69.7 per 100k, 57.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate168.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,338 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,846 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,334 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.3 | D | 2338 | 106.2 | +58.5% |
| Property Crime | 69.7 | A | 1846 | 163.6 | -57.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 6 | 3.5 | -30.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 415 | 22.3 | -88.9% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 360 | 24.0 | -69.2% |
| Larceny | 54.9 | A | 1334 | 116.4 | -52.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 146 | 22.2 | -66.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. James Parish Sheriff's Office
Lutcher Police Department
Lutcher, LA
Gramercy Police Department
Gramercy, LA