Lincoln County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,932 violent crimes and 5,206 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.8 per 100k residents, which is 0.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 171.6 per 100k, 4.9% 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 Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,932 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,206 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents896 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate148.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,078 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.8 | C | 2932 | 106.2 | +0.6% |
| Property Crime | 171.6 | C | 5206 | 163.6 | +4.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -36.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 53.6 | F | 842 | 22.3 | +140.8% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 896 | 24.0 | -61.1% |
| Larceny | 148.2 | D | 4078 | 116.4 | +27.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.0 | A | 219 | 22.2 | -36.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office
Ruston Police Department
Ruston, LA