St Landry County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Landry County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,477 violent crimes and 8,859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.0 per 100k residents, which is 26.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 222.2 per 100k, 35.8% 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 DAnnual Rate134.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,477 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate169.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,606 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 134.0 | D | 6477 | 106.2 | +26.1% |
| Property Crime | 222.2 | D | 8859 | 163.6 | +35.8% |
| Homicide | 4.3 | F | 73 | 0.5 | +714.5% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -38.6% |
| Robbery | 8.7 | D | 196 | 5.8 | +49.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.4 | F | 2150 | 22.3 | +77.2% |
| Burglary | 20.8 | B | 2524 | 24.0 | -13.3% |
| Larceny | 169.9 | D | 5606 | 116.4 | +46.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.4 | D | 706 | 22.2 | +41.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
Opelousas Police Department
Opelousas, LA
Krotz Springs Police Department
Krotz Springs, LA