Lake Charles, LA Trends
SpotCrime's Lake Charles, Louisiana crime map shows 206 assaults, 2 shootings, 458 burglaries, 387 thefts, 11 robberies, 73 vandalism, and 53 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Lake Charles, Louisiana showed 220 assaults, 4 shootings, 400 burglaries, 315 thefts, 12 robberies, 64 vandalism, and 53 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Lake Charles, Louisiana is currently up by 7% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 17% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Overall there has been a 7% increase in crime from the previous month despite the decline in violent crime.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 66 | 387 | 315 | 881 |
| Robbery | 6 | 11 | 12 | 30 |
| Burglary | 63 | 458 | 400 | 889 |
| Vandalism | 21 | 73 | 64 | 166 |
| Shooting | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrest | 11 | 53 | 54 | 172 |
| Assault | 54 | 206 | 220 | 573 |
| Other | 289 | 1375 | 1319 | 2743 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Lake Charles. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.