Vernon County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vernon County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 994 violent crimes and 1,775 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 426.9 per 100k, 161.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate177.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents994 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot 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 Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate426.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate383.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,318 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 177.6 | F | 994 | 106.2 | +67.2% |
| Property Crime | 426.9 | F | 1775 | 163.6 | +161.0% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +151.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 40 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.4 | F | 265 | 22.3 | +81.4% |
| Burglary | 32.6 | D | 314 | 24.0 | +35.8% |
| Larceny | 383.9 | F | 1318 | 116.4 | +229.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 136 | 22.2 | -53.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Leesville Police Department
Leesville, LA