Jennings, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jennings Police Department serves the city of Jennings, LA in Jefferson Davis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,084 violent crimes and 1,569 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 263.5 per 100k residents, which is 148.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 358.4 per 100k, 119.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 263.5 | F | 1084 | 106.2 | +148.1% |
| Property Crime | 358.4 | F | 1569 | 163.6 | +119.1% |
| Robbery | 21.1 | F | 28 | 5.8 | +262.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 73.8 | F | 321 | 22.3 | +231.5% |
| Burglary | 105.4 | F | 318 | 24.0 | +338.7% |
| Larceny | 242.4 | F | 1149 | 116.4 | +108.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -52.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Welsh | 0 miles | C 124.0 | D 247.9 | Violent: 53.0% lower Property: 30.8% lower |
| Crowley | 24 miles | D 134.7 | D 229.8 | Violent: 48.9% lower Property: 35.9% lower |
| Rayne | 24 miles | A 43.1 | A 57.5 | Violent: 83.6% lower Property: 83.9% lower |
| Kinder | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 1018.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 184.1% higher |