Tangipahoa County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tangipahoa County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,113 violent crimes and 7,491 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.3 per 100k residents, which is +2.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 221.8 per 100k, +35.6% 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 Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,113 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,189 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate221.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,491 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,432 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate197.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,662 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.3 | C | 3113 | 106.2 | +2.0% |
| Property Crime | 221.8 | D | 7491 | 163.6 | +35.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 58 | 3.5 | -66.1% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 143 | 5.8 | -17.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.0 | F | 1189 | 22.3 | +75.2% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 1432 | 24.0 | -33.8% |
| Larceny | 197.5 | F | 5662 | 116.4 | +69.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 385 | 22.2 | -67.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hammond Police Department
Hammond, LA
Ponchatoula Police Department
Ponchatoula, LA
Independence Police Department
Independence, LA
Tickfaw Police Department
Tickfaw, LA