Crime & Safety in Gonzales, LA

Gonzales has a violent crime rate of 558 per 100,000 residents, 47% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 383.9 per 100,000, robbery at 118.8, rape at 36.6. The murder rate is 18.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,528 per 100,000, 335% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 7,761, burglary at 356, vehicle theft at 411 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gonzales receives a safety grade of F.