Lafayette County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafayette County in LA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,305 violent crimes and 33,039 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is 42.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 200.4 per 100k, 22.5% 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 AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,305 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents731 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,849 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate200.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents33,039 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate59.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,492 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23,840 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,644 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 13305 | 106.2 | -42.5% |
| Property Crime | 200.4 | D | 33039 | 163.6 | +22.5% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 121 | 0.5 | +23.9% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 225 | 3.5 | -78.5% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 731 | 5.8 | -39.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.2 | C | 3849 | 22.3 | +17.9% |
| Burglary | 59.0 | F | 6492 | 24.0 | +145.6% |
| Larceny | 123.3 | C | 23840 | 116.4 | +6.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 2644 | 22.2 | -18.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Carencro Police Department
Carencro, LA
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, LA
Youngsville Police Department
Youngsville, LA
Scott Police Department
Scott, LA