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Houma, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Houma Police Department serves the city of Houma, LA in Terrebonne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,038 violent crimes and 6,196 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.5 per 100k residents, which is 42.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 286.9 per 100k, 75.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate151.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,038 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate286.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,196 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents914 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate248.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,940 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime151.5D4038106.2+42.6%
Property Crime286.9F6196163.6+75.3%
Aggravated Assault22.6C91522.3+1.4%
Burglary29.0D91424.0+20.7%
Larceny248.2F4940116.4+113.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.5A31322.2-70.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Golden Meadow 29 miles
C 120.2
D 240.4
Violent: 20.7% lower
Property: 16.2% lower
Thibodaux 29 miles
B 84.6
F 286.2
Violent: 44.2% lower
Property: 0.2% lower
Berwick 43 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Franklin 43 miles
F 423.4
C 181.5
Violent: 179.5% higher
Property: 36.7% lower
Morgan City 43 miles
F 293.2
D 201.6
Violent: 93.5% higher
Property: 29.7% lower