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Welsh, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Welsh Police Department serves the city of Welsh, LA in Jefferson Davis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 96 violent crimes and 143 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 247.9 per 100k, 51.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate247.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate93.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate154.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime124.0C96106.2+16.7%
Property Crime247.9D143163.6+51.5%
Aggravated Assault93.0F3822.3+317.7%
Burglary93.0F3024.0+286.9%
Larceny154.9D108116.4+33.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Jennings 0 miles
F 263.5
F 358.4
Violent: 112.6% higher
Property: 44.6% higher
Lake Arthur 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Crowley 24 miles
D 134.7
D 229.8
Violent: 8.7% higher
Property: 7.3% lower
Rayne 24 miles
A 43.1
A 57.5
Violent: 65.2% lower
Property: 76.8% lower
Kinder 26 miles
N/A 0.0
F 1018.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 310.7% higher