Monroe, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monroe Police Department serves the city of Monroe, LA in Ouachita County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,161 violent crimes and 14,763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 454.5 per 100k residents, which is 327.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 521.2 per 100k, 218.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 14 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 FAnnual Rate454.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,161 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate183.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,100 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate521.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,763 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,983 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate376.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,767 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents985 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 454.5 | F | 12161 | 106.2 | +327.9% |
| Property Crime | 521.2 | F | 14763 | 163.6 | +218.6% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 88 | 0.5 | +303.5% |
| Robbery | 17.2 | F | 616 | 5.8 | +196.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 183.1 | F | 5100 | 22.3 | +722.6% |
| Burglary | 96.9 | F | 2983 | 24.0 | +303.4% |
| Larceny | 376.9 | F | 10767 | 116.4 | +223.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47.4 | F | 985 | 22.2 | +113.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe | 3 miles | F 378.0 | F 635.4 | Violent: 16.8% lower Property: 21.9% higher |
| Rayville | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.1% lower |
| Bastrop | 25 miles | F 256.7 | F 457.6 | Violent: 43.5% lower Property: 12.2% lower |
| Farmerville | 27 miles | F 244.7 | A 91.8 | Violent: 46.2% lower Property: 82.4% lower |
| Bernice | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |