St Landry County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Landry County in LA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,217 violent crimes and 5,349 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.0 per 100k residents, which is +44.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 258.0 per 100k, +57.7% 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 DAnnual Rate153.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,217 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,441 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate258.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,349 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,362 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate205.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,616 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.0 | D | 4217 | 106.2 | +44.1% |
| Property Crime | 258.0 | D | 5349 | 163.6 | +57.7% |
| Homicide | 6.5 | F | 40 | 0.5 | +1121.8% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 59 | 3.5 | -8.0% |
| Robbery | 13.0 | F | 150 | 5.8 | +123.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.8 | F | 1441 | 22.3 | +119.4% |
| Burglary | 22.8 | C | 1362 | 24.0 | -5.2% |
| Larceny | 205.9 | F | 3616 | 116.4 | +77.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.3 | D | 353 | 22.2 | +32.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Opelousas Police Department
Opelousas, LA
Krotz Springs Police Department
Krotz Springs, LA