Ascension County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ascension County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,174 violent crimes and 14,780 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 150.5 per 100k residents, which is 41.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 295.1 per 100k, 80.4% above 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 DAnnual Rate150.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,174 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,860 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate295.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,780 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,875 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate246.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,740 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,118 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 150.5 | D | 9174 | 106.2 | +41.7% |
| Property Crime | 295.1 | F | 14780 | 163.6 | +80.4% |
| Homicide | 3.7 | F | 38 | 0.5 | +597.2% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -76.2% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 199 | 5.8 | -21.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.1 | F | 1860 | 22.3 | +134.1% |
| Burglary | 26.9 | C | 1875 | 24.0 | +11.9% |
| Larceny | 246.3 | F | 11740 | 116.4 | +111.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.9 | C | 1118 | 22.2 | -1.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Gonzales Police Department
Gonzales, LA