Tangipahoa County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tangipahoa County in LA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,407 violent crimes and 16,411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.2 per 100k residents, which is 2.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.8 per 100k, 22.1% 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 CAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,407 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,580 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,411 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,572 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate174.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,226 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,539 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.2 | C | 10407 | 106.2 | -2.9% |
| Property Crime | 199.8 | D | 16411 | 163.6 | +22.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 66 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 254 | 3.5 | -50.1% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 372 | 5.8 | -30.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.7 | F | 4580 | 22.3 | +73.7% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 3572 | 24.0 | -32.8% |
| Larceny | 174.1 | D | 11226 | 116.4 | +49.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 1539 | 22.2 | -62.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
Hammond Police Department
Hammond, LA
Ponchatoula Police Department
Ponchatoula, LA
Independence Police Department
Independence, LA
Tickfaw Police Department
Tickfaw, LA