Jefferson Davis County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson Davis County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,208 violent crimes and 1,821 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.2 per 100k residents, which is +21.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 202.1 per 100k, +23.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate129.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,208 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate202.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,821 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate66.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,339 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.2 | D | 1208 | 106.2 | +21.6% |
| Property Crime | 202.1 | D | 1821 | 163.6 | +23.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.0 | D | 29 | 5.8 | +20.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.6 | F | 379 | 22.3 | +149.8% |
| Burglary | 66.1 | F | 368 | 24.0 | +175.2% |
| Larceny | 132.5 | C | 1339 | 116.4 | +13.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 108 | 22.2 | -84.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jennings Police Department
Jennings, LA
Lake Arthur Police Department
Lake Arthur, LA
Welsh Police Department
Welsh, LA