Ruston, LA Crime Statistics

The Ruston Police Department serves the city of Ruston, LA in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,061 violent crimes and 3,862 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.3 per 100k residents, which is 9.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 192.3 per 100k, 17.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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.