Evangeline, LA County has been struggling with high levels of violent and property crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Evangeline is 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Evangeline are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crime, such as homicide, robbery, and assault. Additionally, the property crime rate in Evangeline is 46.6, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates can be attributed to factors such as poverty, drug use, and gang activity in the county. Law enforcement and community leaders are working towards implementing strategies to address these issues and make Evangeline a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Evangeline County violent crime is 26.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Evangeline County property crime is 46.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Evangeline, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Opelousas, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Opelousas, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.