Rapides County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rapides County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,133 violent crimes and 17,817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 332.6 per 100k residents, which is +213.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 540.1 per 100k, +230.1% 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 Rate332.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,133 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,436 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate540.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,817 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate135.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,950 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate369.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,542 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,306 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 332.6 | F | 12133 | 106.2 | +213.2% |
| Property Crime | 540.1 | F | 17817 | 163.6 | +230.1% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 87 | 0.5 | +115.8% |
| Rape | 10.6 | F | 243 | 3.5 | +198.5% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 553 | 5.8 | -1.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 101.1 | F | 3436 | 22.3 | +354.2% |
| Burglary | 135.0 | F | 3950 | 24.0 | +461.6% |
| Larceny | 369.1 | F | 12542 | 116.4 | +217.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.9 | D | 1306 | 22.2 | +57.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, LA
Pineville Police Department
Pineville, LA