Marksville, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Marksville Police Department serves the city of Marksville, LA in Avoyelles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,036 violent crimes and 1,450 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 291.8 per 100k residents, which is 174.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 458.5 per 100k, 180.3% 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 46 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 291.8 | F | 1036 | 106.2 | +174.7% |
| Property Crime | 458.5 | F | 1450 | 163.6 | +180.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 83.4 | F | 446 | 22.3 | +274.6% |
| Burglary | 41.7 | F | 279 | 24.0 | +73.5% |
| Larceny | 396.0 | F | 1129 | 116.4 | +240.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 40 | 22.2 | -6.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 46 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 15 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 31 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonport | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pineville | 26 miles | F 255.7 | F 447.5 | Violent: 12.4% lower Property: 2.4% lower |
| Alexandria | 28 miles | F 409.6 | F 632.8 | Violent: 40.4% higher Property: 38.0% higher |
| Basile | 35 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 81.7% lower |
| Ville Platte | 35 miles | D 142.3 | F 441.0 | Violent: 51.2% lower Property: 3.8% lower |