St Mary County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Mary County in LA is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,483 violent crimes and 5,019 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.1 per 100k residents, which is 74.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.3 per 100k, 28.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate185.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,483 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate53.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,192 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,019 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,452 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.1 | F | 4483 | 106.2 | +74.2% |
| Property Crime | 116.3 | B | 5019 | 163.6 | -28.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 116 | 3.5 | +16.7% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 86 | 5.8 | -81.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 53.6 | F | 1192 | 22.3 | +140.6% |
| Burglary | 31.1 | D | 1264 | 24.0 | +29.4% |
| Larceny | 84.1 | B | 3452 | 116.4 | -27.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 278 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office
Berwick Police Department
Berwick, LA
Franklin Police Department
Franklin, LA
Morgan City Police Department
Morgan City, LA
Patterson Police Department
Patterson, LA