Lake Charles, LA
Crime statistics for Lake Charles, Louisiana. Population: 77,982.
Violent Crime Rate
613/100K
Property Crime Rate
2469.8/100K
Population
77,982
Data Year
2024
Crime Breakdown (2024)
| Category | Count | Rate per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 478 | 613 |
| Murder | 13 | 16.7 |
| Rape | 41 | 52.6 |
| Robbery | 50 | 64.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 374 | 479.6 |
| Property Crime | 1,926 | 2469.8 |
| Burglary | 478 | 613 |
| Larceny-Theft | 1,288 | 1651.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 160 | 205.2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Crime in the United States (CIUS) Table 8.
Crime rates are calculated per 100,000 population. Not all agencies report complete data.