The total amount of crime reported in Louisiana decreased from 7,203 in 2012 to 5,395 in 2013, a change of 25.1%. Louisiana’s population increased from 139,535 to 141,092 over the same period. Home related property crime from 2012-2013 saw a decrease of 470 cases, with forced entry representing 10.11% of reports.
This data represents a snapshot of reported crime statistics between 2012-2013. It is not indicative of national averages, does not say anything about trends to present day, and is aggregated solely as a means of using values to find points of discussion. Please keep this in mind as you navigate numbers.