Ponchatoula, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ponchatoula Police Department serves the city of Ponchatoula, LA in Tangipahoa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 729 violent crimes and 1,630 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate113.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents729 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,630 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate75.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,279 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.6 | C | 729 | 106.2 | +6.9% |
| Property Crime | 101.0 | A | 1630 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.5 | F | 295 | 22.3 | +126.8% |
| Burglary | 25.2 | C | 264 | 24.0 | +5.0% |
| Larceny | 75.7 | B | 1279 | 116.4 | -34.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 13 miles | F 259.0 | F 604.4 | Violent: 128.1% higher Property: 498.7% higher |
| Independence | 13 miles | A 60.6 | C 181.8 | Violent: 46.6% lower Property: 80.1% higher |
| Tickfaw | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Denham Springs | 17 miles | C 103.0 | F 648.6 | Violent: 9.3% lower Property: 542.5% higher |
| Livingston | 17 miles | C 102.8 | A 51.4 | Violent: 9.5% lower Property: 49.1% lower |