Lafourche County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lafourche County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,535 violent crimes and 10,979 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 230.9 per 100k, 41.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,535 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,291 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,979 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,833 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate204.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,507 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.8 | C | 8535 | 106.2 | +9.9% |
| Property Crime | 230.9 | D | 10979 | 163.6 | +41.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 54 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 129 | 3.5 | -76.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 1291 | 22.3 | -26.4% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 1833 | 24.0 | -28.6% |
| Larceny | 204.7 | F | 8507 | 116.4 | +75.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 609 | 22.2 | -68.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
Golden Meadow Police Department
Golden Meadow, LA
Thibodaux Police Department
Thibodaux, LA