Sulphur, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sulphur Police Department serves the city of Sulphur, LA in Calcasieu County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,580 violent crimes and 3,706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.5 per 100k residents, which is 18.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 244.3 per 100k, 49.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate86.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,580 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate244.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents699 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate188.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,722 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.5 | B | 1580 | 106.2 | -18.5% |
| Property Crime | 244.3 | D | 3706 | 163.6 | +49.3% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 39 | 5.8 | -12.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.5 | D | 262 | 22.3 | +37.2% |
| Burglary | 25.4 | C | 699 | 24.0 | +5.9% |
| Larceny | 188.3 | F | 2722 | 116.4 | +61.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.5 | D | 275 | 22.2 | +37.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 0 miles | D 167.6 | D 210.8 | Violent: 93.6% higher Property: 13.7% lower |
| Westlake | 0 miles | B 88.4 | F 574.3 | Violent: 2.1% higher Property: 135.1% higher |
| Iowa | 0 miles | A 33.5 | A 67.0 | Violent: 61.3% lower Property: 72.6% lower |
| Vinton | 14 miles | F 369.6 | F 268.8 | Violent: 327.2% higher Property: 10.0% higher |
| Jennings | 32 miles | F 263.5 | F 358.4 | Violent: 204.5% higher Property: 46.7% higher |