Thibodaux, LA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Thibodaux Police Department serves the city of Thibodaux, LA in Lafourche County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,344 violent crimes and 2,380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.6 per 100k residents, which is 20.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 286.2 per 100k, 75.0% 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 3 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 B
Annual Rate84.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,344 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate286.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,380 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate247.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,017 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.6B1344106.2-20.4%
Property Crime286.2F2380163.6+75.0%
Aggravated Assault32.5D30722.3+46.2%
Burglary19.5B23424.0-18.8%
Larceny247.2F2017116.4+112.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.0A12022.2-41.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Golden Meadow 0 miles
C 120.2
D 240.4
Violent: 42.1% higher
Property: 16.0% lower
Gretna 22 miles
D 153.7
D 248.3
Violent: 81.7% higher
Property: 13.3% lower
Kenner 22 miles
C 114.5
F 337.1
Violent: 35.4% higher
Property: 17.8% higher
Houma 29 miles
D 151.5
F 286.9
Violent: 79.1% higher
Property: 0.2% higher
Westwego 33 miles
F 272.6
C 185.8
Violent: 222.3% higher
Property: 35.1% lower