Bossier County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bossier County in LA is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,889 violent crimes and 18,333 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 146.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.8 per 100k, 28.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate146.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,889 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,124 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,333 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,496 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,972 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,825 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 146.8 | D | 17889 | 106.2 | +38.2% |
| Property Crime | 116.8 | B | 18333 | 163.6 | -28.6% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | B | 39 | 0.5 | -34.3% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 392 | 3.5 | +25.2% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 338 | 5.8 | -72.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.8 | D | 3124 | 22.3 | +38.4% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 2496 | 24.0 | -28.8% |
| Larceny | 85.8 | B | 13972 | 116.4 | -26.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 1825 | 22.2 | -44.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office
Bossier City Police Department
Bossier City, LA
Benton
Plain Dealing
Haughton Police Department
Haughton, LA