Golden Meadow, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Golden Meadow Police Department serves the city of Golden Meadow, LA in Lafourche County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 89 violent crimes and 144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.2 per 100k residents, which is 13.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 240.4 per 100k, 46.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate120.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate240.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.2 | C | 89 | 106.2 | +13.2% |
| Property Crime | 240.4 | D | 144 | 163.6 | +46.9% |
| Larceny | 240.4 | F | 107 | 116.4 | +106.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux | 0 miles | B 84.6 | F 286.2 | Violent: 29.6% lower Property: 19.1% higher |
| Gretna | 22 miles | D 153.7 | D 248.3 | Violent: 27.9% higher Property: 3.3% higher |
| Kenner | 22 miles | C 114.5 | F 337.1 | Violent: 4.8% lower Property: 40.2% higher |
| Houma | 29 miles | D 151.5 | F 286.9 | Violent: 26.0% higher Property: 19.3% higher |
| Westwego | 33 miles | F 272.6 | C 185.8 | Violent: 126.8% higher Property: 22.7% lower |