Washington County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,792 violent crimes and 2,471 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 290.2 per 100k residents, which is +173.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.5 per 100k, +120.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate290.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,792 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate71.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate360.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,471 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate100.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate223.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,720 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 290.2 | F | 1792 | 106.2 | +173.3% |
| Property Crime | 360.5 | F | 2471 | 163.6 | +120.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 32 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 52 | 5.8 | -16.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 71.3 | F | 678 | 22.3 | +220.4% |
| Burglary | 100.4 | F | 556 | 24.0 | +317.8% |
| Larceny | 223.9 | F | 1720 | 116.4 | +92.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.3 | F | 184 | 22.2 | +63.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bogalusa Police Department
Bogalusa, LA
Franklinton Police Department
Franklinton, LA