St Mary County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Mary County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,673 violent crimes and 2,754 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 196.9 per 100k residents, which is +85.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 95.8 per 100k, -41.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate196.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,673 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,754 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,903 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 196.9 | F | 2673 | 106.2 | +85.4% |
| Property Crime | 95.8 | A | 2754 | 163.6 | -41.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 60 | 3.5 | +6.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.3 | F | 673 | 22.3 | +157.5% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 703 | 24.0 | -24.2% |
| Larceny | 77.5 | B | 1903 | 116.4 | -33.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Berwick Police Department
Berwick, LA
Franklin Police Department
Franklin, LA
Morgan City Police Department
Morgan City, LA
Patterson Police Department
Patterson, LA