West Monroe, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Monroe Police Department serves the city of West Monroe, LA in Ouachita County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,112 violent crimes and 4,225 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 378.0 per 100k residents, which is 255.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 635.4 per 100k, 288.3% 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 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 FAnnual Rate378.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,112 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate80.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate635.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,225 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents810 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate506.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,194 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 378.0 | F | 2112 | 106.2 | +255.9% |
| Property Crime | 635.4 | F | 4225 | 163.6 | +288.3% |
| Rape | 8.0 | F | 102 | 3.5 | +127.3% |
| Robbery | 8.0 | D | 84 | 5.8 | +38.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 80.4 | F | 759 | 22.3 | +261.3% |
| Burglary | 96.5 | F | 810 | 24.0 | +301.6% |
| Larceny | 506.7 | F | 3194 | 116.4 | +335.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.2 | D | 213 | 22.2 | +45.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Atheism/Agnosticism | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 3 miles | F 454.5 | F 521.2 | Violent: 20.2% higher Property: 18.0% lower |
| Bastrop | 22 miles | F 256.7 | F 457.6 | Violent: 32.1% lower Property: 28.0% lower |
| Rayville | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 61.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.3% lower |
| Farmerville | 25 miles | F 244.7 | A 91.8 | Violent: 35.3% lower Property: 85.6% lower |
| Bernice | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |