Gonzales, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gonzales Police Department serves the city of Gonzales, LA in Ascension County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,375 violent crimes and 4,468 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.4 per 100k residents, which is 102.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 475.3 per 100k, 190.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 215.4 | F | 1375 | 106.2 | +102.8% |
Property Crime | 475.3 | F | 4468 | 163.6 | +190.5% |
Homicide | 7.4 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +1294.4% |
Robbery | 7.4 | D | 53 | 5.8 | +27.7% |
Aggravated Assault | 89.1 | F | 266 | 22.3 | +300.4% |
Burglary | 44.6 | F | 213 | 24.0 | +85.4% |
Larceny | 393.6 | F | 4043 | 116.4 | +238.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.1 | F | 207 | 22.2 | +67.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lutcher | 16 miles | A 64.8 | A 32.4 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 93.2% lower |
Gramercy | 16 miles | F 329.1 | A 73.1 | Violent: 52.8% higher Property: 84.6% lower |
Denham Springs | 18 miles | C 103.0 | F 648.6 | Violent: 52.2% lower Property: 36.5% higher |
Livingston | 18 miles | C 102.8 | A 51.4 | Violent: 52.3% lower Property: 89.2% lower |
Walker | 18 miles | F 203.4 | F 391.2 | Violent: 5.5% lower Property: 17.7% lower |