Vermilion County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vermilion County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,212 violent crimes and 3,142 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.5 per 100k residents, which is 17.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 56.7 per 100k, 65.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate124.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,212 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,142 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,883 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.5 | C | 3212 | 106.2 | +17.2% |
| Property Crime | 56.7 | A | 3142 | 163.6 | -65.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 69 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.8 | F | 766 | 22.3 | +74.3% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 1035 | 24.0 | -22.7% |
| Larceny | 35.2 | A | 1883 | 116.4 | -69.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 214 | 22.2 | -86.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office
Abbeville Police Department
Abbeville, LA
Kaplan Police Department
Kaplan, LA
Erath Police Department
Erath, LA