Located in Los Angeles County, the small city of Vernon has been experiencing a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Vernon is 30.2, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Vernon are more likely to experience crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in Vernon is 60.3, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Vernon can be attributed to various factors, including poverty, drug activity, and gang violence. The city is actively working towards addressing these issues and improving the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Vernon County violent crime is 30.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Vernon County property crime is 60.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Vernon, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of DeRidder, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of DeRidder, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.