Washington County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,037 violent crimes and 4,701 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 214.9 per 100k residents, which is 102.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 260.7 per 100k, 59.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate214.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,037 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,567 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate260.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,701 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate74.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,049 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 214.9 | F | 4037 | 106.2 | +102.4% |
| Property Crime | 260.7 | D | 4701 | 163.6 | +59.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 48 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 219 | 3.5 | -69.6% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -44.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.0 | F | 1567 | 22.3 | +142.5% |
| Burglary | 74.4 | F | 1106 | 24.0 | +209.7% |
| Larceny | 156.7 | D | 3049 | 116.4 | +34.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.5 | D | 512 | 22.2 | +28.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office
Bogalusa Police Department
Bogalusa, LA
Franklinton Police Department
Franklinton, LA