St Martin County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Martin County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,560 violent crimes and 3,964 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.2 per 100k residents, which is 31.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 277.4 per 100k, 69.6% 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 BAnnual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,560 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate277.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,964 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate200.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,649 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.2 | B | 3560 | 106.2 | -31.0% |
| Property Crime | 277.4 | F | 3964 | 163.6 | +69.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 78 | 3.5 | -26.2% |
| Robbery | 8.7 | D | 55 | 5.8 | +50.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 797 | 22.3 | -13.8% |
| Burglary | 50.7 | F | 901 | 24.0 | +110.8% |
| Larceny | 200.5 | F | 2649 | 116.4 | +72.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.2 | C | 409 | 22.2 | +18.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office
Breaux Bridge Police Department
Breaux Bridge, LA