Broussard, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Broussard Police Department serves the city of Broussard, LA in Lafayette, St Martin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 722 violent crimes and 1,610 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.5 per 100k residents, which is 22.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.4 per 100k, 11.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 BRobbery
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.5 | B | 722 | 106.2 | -22.3% |
| Property Crime | 144.4 | B | 1610 | 163.6 | -11.7% |
| Robbery | 6.9 | C | 15 | 5.8 | +18.3% |
| Larceny | 137.6 | C | 1221 | 116.4 | +18.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 76 | 22.2 | -69.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro | 7 miles | A 42.6 | F 277.0 | Violent: 48.4% lower Property: 91.7% higher |
| Lafayette | 7 miles | D 150.0 | D 230.7 | Violent: 81.7% higher Property: 59.7% higher |
| Youngsville | 7 miles | A 12.8 | B 108.6 | Violent: 84.5% lower Property: 24.8% lower |
| Scott | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 264.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.1% higher |
| Erath | 14 miles | A 51.1 | A 51.1 | Violent: 38.1% lower Property: 64.6% lower |