Louisiana’s Most Commonly Committed Crimes

While we love to have have good time in Louisiana, we also have our fair share of crime.

Actually, it seems Louisiana might have our unfair share of crime according to the statistics.

Out of all of the crimes committed in Louisiana, what are the most common?

Louisiana Incarceration Rate

According to sentencingproject.org, the National Incarceration Rate is 596 per 100,000 residents.

At 596 residents per 100,000 in prison, this gives Louisiana the Nation's 2nd highest incarceration rate, behind only, you guessed it, Mississippi.

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Smartasset.com reports Louisiana currently has 39,710 people in prison across the State.

In Louisiana, various crimes can lead to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense and the circumstances.

Violent crimes, drug related crimes, property crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, and crimes against children are a handful of offenses that can land you in prison in Louisiana.

The specific length of the prison sentence depends on the crime's classification (misdemeanor, felony), the presence of aggravating factors, prior convictions, and other circumstances. Louisiana has some strict sentencing guidelines, particularly for violent and repeat offenders.

Out of the numerous crimes being committed in Louisiana, what are the most common?

According to FBI statistics, below are the 5 most commonly committed crimes in Louisiana.

5. Vandalism - Vandalism is the intentional destruction, damage, or defacement of property that belongs to someone else, without their permission.

4. Simple Assault - Simple assault is a criminal offense that involves intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another person without the use of a weapon and without causing serious injury. It is generally considered less severe than aggravated assault, which typically involves the use of a weapon or results in serious bodily harm.

3. Burglary - Burglary involves unlawfully entering a building, structure, or sometimes even a vehicle, with the intent to commit a crime inside, typically theft.

The crime of burglary does not necessarily require that a theft has actually taken place, only that the person entered the premises with the intent to commit a crime.

2. Motor Vehicle Theft - Motor vehicle theft is the criminal act of unlawfully taking or attempting to take a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

This crime involves the theft of cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other motorized vehicles.

1. Shoplifting, Larceny and Theft - These crimes are related criminal offenses that involve taking someone else's property without permission, but they have distinct definitions.

Shoplifting specifically refers to the act of stealing goods from a retail store. It involves taking merchandise without paying for it.

Larceny is a broader term that refers to the unlawful theft of an individuals property.

Theft is a general term that encompasses various types of unlawful taking of property, including shoplifting and larceny.