Alexandria, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Alexandria Police Department serves the city of Alexandria, LA in Rapides County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,341 violent crimes and 16,377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 409.6 per 100k residents, which is 285.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 632.8 per 100k, 286.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 F
Annual Rate409.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,341 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate131.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,231 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate632.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,377 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate163.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,672 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate425.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,474 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,214 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime409.6F11341106.2+285.6%
Property Crime632.8F16377163.6+286.8%
Homicide2.3F860.5+331.7%
Rape6.9F2183.5+95.1%
Robbery11.5F5375.8+97.7%
Aggravated Assault131.2F323122.3+489.3%
Burglary163.4F367224.0+579.9%
Larceny425.7F11474116.4+265.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft41.4F121422.2+86.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pineville 11 miles
F 255.7
F 447.5
Violent: 37.6% lower
Property: 29.3% lower
Marksville 28 miles
F 291.8
F 458.5
Violent: 28.8% lower
Property: 27.5% lower
Cottonport 32 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Basile 34 miles
N/A 0.0
A 84.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 86.7% lower
Ville Platte 34 miles
D 142.3
F 441.0
Violent: 65.3% lower
Property: 30.3% lower