Vermilion County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vermilion County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,552 violent crimes and 1,296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.5 per 100k residents, which is +44.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 65.7 per 100k, -59.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate153.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,552 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents454 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,296 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.5 | D | 1552 | 106.2 | +44.6% |
| Property Crime | 65.7 | A | 1296 | 163.6 | -59.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 46 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.1 | F | 454 | 22.3 | +125.0% |
| Burglary | 23.1 | C | 264 | 24.0 | -3.8% |
| Larceny | 39.5 | A | 966 | 116.4 | -66.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -86.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Abbeville Police Department
Abbeville, LA
Kaplan Police Department
Kaplan, LA
Erath Police Department
Erath, LA