Sterlington, LA Crime


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Sterlington, Louisiana has seen a decrease in crime rates in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 21.7 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime still remains a concern with a rate of 23.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This small town, located in northeastern Louisiana, has a population of just over 2,000 people. Despite its size, Sterlington has not been immune to crime, with reported incidents ranging from theft and burglary to assault and homicide. The community has taken steps to address the issue, including increasing police presence and implementing crime prevention programs. These efforts have had some success in reducing crime, but the town continues to face challenges in maintaining a safe and secure environment for its residents, as well as visitors. As context, the crime rates in Sterlington are slightly lower than the national average, but there is still room for improvement and the town remains vigilant in its efforts to combat crime.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Sterlington violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterlington property crime is 23.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Sterlington, LA Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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