Jefferson County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in LA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 32,822 violent crimes and 55,131 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.2 per 100k residents, which is 9.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 176.7 per 100k, 8.0% 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 CAnnual Rate116.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32,822 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,356 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,982 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55,131 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,639 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents42,366 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,895 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.2 | C | 32822 | 106.2 | +9.4% |
| Property Crime | 176.7 | C | 55131 | 163.6 | +8.0% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 243 | 0.5 | -51.5% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 549 | 3.5 | -52.3% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 1356 | 5.8 | +16.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.0 | C | 5982 | 22.3 | +3.5% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 7639 | 24.0 | -47.1% |
| Larceny | 144.7 | D | 42366 | 116.4 | +24.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.0 | B | 4895 | 22.2 | -14.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Gretna Police Department
Gretna, LA
Harahan Police Department
Harahan, LA
Kenner Police Department
Kenner, LA
Westwego Police Department
Westwego, LA