Rapides County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rapides County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,927 violent crimes and 25,386 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 273.3 per 100k residents, which is 157.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 406.4 per 100k, 148.4% 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 Rate273.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,927 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents621 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,048 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate406.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents25,386 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate112.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,755 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate267.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,567 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,003 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 273.3 | F | 18927 | 106.2 | +157.3% |
| Property Crime | 406.4 | F | 25386 | 163.6 | +148.4% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 119 | 0.5 | +43.9% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 404 | 3.5 | +158.4% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 621 | 5.8 | -25.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 82.1 | F | 5048 | 22.3 | +269.0% |
| Burglary | 112.1 | F | 6755 | 24.0 | +366.4% |
| Larceny | 267.6 | F | 16567 | 116.4 | +130.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.9 | C | 2003 | 22.2 | +16.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, LA
Pineville Police Department
Pineville, LA