Union County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 767 violent crimes and 1,075 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.8 per 100k residents, which is 8.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.3 per 100k, 71.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate96.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents767 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,075 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents780 (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 | 96.8 | C | 767 | 106.2 | -8.8% |
| Property Crime | 47.3 | A | 1075 | 163.6 | -71.1% |
| Homicide | 1.6 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +204.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 20.2 | F | 15 | 5.8 | +246.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.8 | D | 232 | 22.3 | +24.9% |
| Burglary | 1.6 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -93.3% |
| Larceny | 45.6 | A | 780 | 116.4 | -60.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 73 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union Parish Sheriff's Office
Farmerville Police Department
Farmerville, LA
Bernice Police Department
Bernice, LA
Marion Police Department
Marion, LA