Acadia County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Acadia County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,823 violent crimes and 3,794 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.8 per 100k residents, which is 30.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.2 per 100k, 12.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,823 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents907 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate143.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,794 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,012 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,400 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.8 | B | 2823 | 106.2 | -30.5% |
| Property Crime | 143.2 | B | 3794 | 163.6 | -12.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -44.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 64 | 5.8 | -19.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.2 | F | 907 | 22.3 | +89.7% |
| Burglary | 45.1 | F | 1012 | 24.0 | +87.6% |
| Larceny | 83.6 | B | 2400 | 116.4 | -28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.6 | B | 376 | 22.2 | -34.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
Crowley Police Department
Crowley, LA
Rayne Police Department
Rayne, LA
Church Point Police Department
Church Point, LA