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 F
Annual Rate215.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,375 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate89.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate475.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,468 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate393.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,043 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime215.4F1375106.2+102.8%
Property Crime475.3F4468163.6+190.5%
Homicide7.4F90.5+1294.4%
Robbery7.4D535.8+27.7%
Aggravated Assault89.1F26622.3+300.4%
Burglary44.6F21324.0+85.4%
Larceny393.6F4043116.4+238.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft37.1F20722.2+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