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 FAnnual Rate369.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents587 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 369.6 | F | 500 | 106.2 | +248.0% |
Property Crime | 268.8 | F | 587 | 163.6 | +64.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 33.6 | D | 95 | 22.3 | +51.0% |
Larceny | 268.8 | F | 377 | 116.4 | +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 |