Bogalusa, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bogalusa Police Department serves the city of Bogalusa, LA in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,654 violent crimes and 2,331 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.0 per 100k residents, which is 46.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 348.8 per 100k, 113.2% 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 DAnnual Rate155.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,654 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate348.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate261.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,622 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.0 | D | 1654 | 106.2 | +46.0% |
| Property Crime | 348.8 | F | 2331 | 163.6 | +113.2% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 48 | 5.8 | +66.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.7 | A | 638 | 22.3 | -56.5% |
| Burglary | 67.8 | F | 524 | 24.0 | +182.2% |
| Larceny | 261.6 | F | 1622 | 116.4 | +124.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.4 | B | 174 | 22.2 | -12.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton | 18 miles | F 425.4 | F 372.2 | Violent: 174.4% higher Property: 6.7% higher |
| Covington | 25 miles | D 154.1 | A 42.8 | Violent: 0.6% lower Property: 87.7% lower |
| Pearl River | 27 miles | A 37.2 | C 185.9 | Violent: 76.0% lower Property: 46.7% lower |
| Folsom | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 458.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.4% higher |
| Mandeville | 32 miles | A 22.4 | A 81.9 | Violent: 85.6% lower Property: 76.5% lower |