Vinton, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Vinton Police Department serves the city of Vinton, LA in Calcasieu County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 500 violent crimes and 587 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 369.6 per 100k residents, which is 248.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 268.8 per 100k, 64.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 F
Annual Rate369.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents587 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime369.6F500106.2+248.0%
Property Crime268.8F587163.6+64.3%
Aggravated Assault33.6D9522.3+51.0%
Larceny268.8F377116.4+131.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lake Charles 14 miles
D 167.6
D 210.8
Violent: 54.7% lower
Property: 21.6% lower
Sulphur 14 miles
B 86.5
D 244.3
Violent: 76.6% lower
Property: 9.1% lower
Westlake 14 miles
B 88.4
F 574.3
Violent: 76.1% lower
Property: 113.6% higher
Iowa 14 miles
A 33.5
A 67.0
Violent: 90.9% lower
Property: 75.1% lower
Jennings 46 miles
F 263.5
F 358.4
Violent: 28.7% lower
Property: 33.3% higher