Erath, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Erath Police Department serves the city of Erath, LA in Vermilion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 159 violent crimes and 79 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.1 per 100k residents, which is 51.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.1 per 100k, 68.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.1 | A | 159 | 106.2 | -51.9% |
| Property Crime | 51.1 | A | 79 | 163.6 | -68.8% |
| Burglary | 51.1 | F | 13 | 24.0 | +112.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 14 miles | B 82.5 | B 144.4 | Violent: 61.5% higher Property: 182.6% higher |
| Kaplan | 15 miles | F 227.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 344.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Carencro | 17 miles | A 42.6 | F 277.0 | Violent: 16.6% lower Property: 441.8% higher |
| Lafayette | 17 miles | D 150.0 | D 230.7 | Violent: 193.4% higher Property: 351.3% higher |
| Youngsville | 17 miles | A 12.8 | B 108.6 | Violent: 75.0% lower Property: 112.4% higher |