Independence, LA Crime Statistics

The Independence Police Department serves the city of Independence, LA in Tangipahoa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 149 violent crimes and 272 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.6 per 100k residents, which is 42.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 181.8 per 100k, 11.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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.