Ville Platte, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ville Platte Police Department serves the city of Ville Platte, LA in Evangeline County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 181 violent crimes and 553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.3 per 100k residents, which is 34.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 441.0 per 100k, 169.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate142.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate441.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate113.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate327.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.3 | D | 181 | 106.2 | +34.0% |
| Property Crime | 441.0 | F | 553 | 163.6 | +169.6% |
| Burglary | 113.8 | F | 166 | 24.0 | +373.6% |
| Larceny | 327.2 | F | 363 | 116.4 | +181.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basile | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 84.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.9% lower |
| Eunice | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Opelousas | 23 miles | F 306.0 | F 403.7 | Violent: 115.1% higher Property: 8.5% lower |
| Church Point | 24 miles | A 49.7 | C 174.1 | Violent: 65.0% lower Property: 60.5% lower |
| Kinder | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 1018.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 130.9% higher |