Morehouse County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Morehouse County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,175 violent crimes and 3,557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 191.4 per 100k residents, which is 80.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 331.7 per 100k, 102.7% 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 FAnnual Rate191.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,175 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate331.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,557 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate71.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents923 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate227.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,402 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 191.4 | F | 2175 | 106.2 | +80.2% |
| Property Crime | 331.7 | F | 3557 | 163.6 | +102.7% |
| Homicide | 5.6 | F | 26 | 0.5 | +947.2% |
| Rape | 5.6 | D | 26 | 3.5 | +57.8% |
| Robbery | 6.6 | C | 47 | 5.8 | +14.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.7 | F | 624 | 22.3 | +64.7% |
| Burglary | 71.3 | F | 923 | 24.0 | +196.9% |
| Larceny | 227.0 | F | 2402 | 116.4 | +95.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.3 | D | 216 | 22.2 | +50.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office
Bastrop Police Department
Bastrop, LA