| Crime Type | | 2004 Total | Per 100,000 People | National per 100,000 People |
| Overall Lake Charles Crime Index |  | 4200 | 5920.3 | 4627.9 |
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| Lake Charles Violent Crimes |  | 562 | 792.2 | 554.4 |
| Lake Charles Murders |  | 6 | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Lake Charles Rapes |  | 44 | 62 | 34.6 |
| Lake Charles Robberies |  | 153 | 215.7 | 195.4 |
| Lake Charles Aggravated Assaults |  | 359 | 506 | 340.1 |
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| Lake Charles Property Crimes |  | 3638 | 5128.1 | 4073.5 |
| Lake Charles Burglaries |  | 1720 | 2424.5 | 814.5 |
| Lake Charles Larceny/Thefts |  | 1678 | 2365.3 | 2734.7 |
| Lake Charles Motor Vehicle Thefts |  | 240 | 338.3 | 526.5 |
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