Calcasieu County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Calcasieu County in LA is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 23,322 violent crimes and 38,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 278.3 per 100k, 70.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate162.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,322 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,299 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate278.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,692 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate175.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents26,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,317 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 162.0 | D | 23322 | 106.2 | +52.5% |
| Property Crime | 278.3 | F | 38469 | 163.6 | +70.1% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 94 | 0.5 | -59.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 661 | 3.5 | -55.2% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 452 | 5.8 | -49.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 6299 | 22.3 | +48.1% |
| Burglary | 94.0 | F | 8692 | 24.0 | +291.4% |
| Larceny | 175.3 | D | 26404 | 116.4 | +50.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 3317 | 22.2 | -59.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles Police Department
Lake Charles, LA
Sulphur Police Department
Sulphur, LA
Vinton Police Department
Vinton, LA
Westlake Police Department
Westlake, LA
Iowa Police Department
Iowa, LA