Westlake, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westlake Police Department serves the city of Westlake, LA in Calcasieu County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 203 violent crimes and 581 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.4 per 100k residents, which is 16.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 574.3 per 100k, 251.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 BAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate574.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate397.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.4 | B | 203 | 106.2 | -16.8% |
| Property Crime | 574.3 | F | 581 | 163.6 | +251.0% |
| Burglary | 397.6 | F | 193 | 24.0 | +1554.7% |
| Larceny | 176.7 | D | 357 | 116.4 | +51.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 0 miles | D 167.6 | D 210.8 | Violent: 89.6% higher Property: 63.3% lower |
| Sulphur | 0 miles | B 86.5 | D 244.3 | Violent: 2.1% lower Property: 57.5% lower |
| Iowa | 0 miles | A 33.5 | A 67.0 | Violent: 62.1% lower Property: 88.3% lower |
| Vinton | 14 miles | F 369.6 | F 268.8 | Violent: 318.3% higher Property: 53.2% lower |
| Jennings | 32 miles | F 263.5 | F 358.4 | Violent: 198.2% higher Property: 37.6% lower |