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Accessing public records in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Calcasieu County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Lake Charles Police Department. Jennings is one of the larger near by cities.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Lake Charles residents.

Louisiana Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Louisiana Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Louisiana Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections: Manages records related to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and driving records.

In addition, McNeese State University. may contain records for residents of Lake Charles.

Complete public record stats in Lake Charles, LA

Crime rates in Lake Charles, LA

Primary law enforecment agencies in Lake Charles

Name Type County City
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office County Calcasieu
Lake Charles Police Department City Calcasieu Lake Charles
On average, overall crime occurs 57% more than the national average and is solved 27% of the time. In Lake Charles, Burglary is committed at a per capita rate (1175.2 / 100k residents) which is 336% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Burglary occurred 980.6 times per year. And Arson occurs at a lower rate of -78% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Lake Charles Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 412 | Last Year Count: 386 | 5-Year Average Count: 343.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 33.45%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 54% higher than national rate.

+54%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 558.9 | Last Year Count: 485 | 5-Year Average Count: 466.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 29.59%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 47% higher than national rate.

+47%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 85.8 | Last Year Count: 53 | 5-Year Average Count: 71.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 17.04%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 6% higher than national rate.

+6%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 2.4 | Last Year Count: 3 | 5-Year Average Count: 2 | Solved (5yr ave): 70%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is -78% less than national rate.

-78%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 11.5 | Last Year Count: 14 | 5-Year Average Count: 9.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 68.75%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 83% higher than national rate.

+83%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 1175.2 | Last Year Count: 538 | 5-Year Average Count: 980.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.18%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 336% higher than national rate.

+336%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 289.3 | Last Year Count: 222 | 5-Year Average Count: 241.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 8.86%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 2% higher than national rate.

+2%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1841.7 | Last Year Count: 1638 | 5-Year Average Count: 1536.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 14.95%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 31% higher than national rate.

+31%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 49.6 | Last Year Count: 26 | 5-Year Average Count: 41.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.14%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 24% higher than national rate.

+24%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3306.2 | Last Year Count: 2398 | 5-Year Average Count: 2758.8 | Solved (5yr ave): 12.01%
Lake Charles's per capita rate is 69% higher than national rate.

+69%

Income distribution in Lake Charles, LA

The household income level of $20,000 To $25,000 is 66% more common than the national average, making up 6.4% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -41% less common than the national average, making up 10.2% of the population in Lake Charles.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Lake Charles is 62.14% higher than National Ave.)

5.1%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Lake Charles is 27.74% higher than National Ave.)

3.1%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Lake Charles is 44.77% higher than National Ave.)

5.6%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Lake Charles is 53.69% higher than National Ave.)

5.6%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Lake Charles is 66.74% higher than National Ave.)

6.4%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Lake Charles is 43.65% higher than National Ave.)

11.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Lake Charles is 20.95% higher than National Ave.)

13.1%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Lake Charles is -0.05% less than National Ave.)

15.9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Lake Charles is -16.06% less than National Ave.)

10.2%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Lake Charles is -12.68% less than National Ave.)

13.7%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Lake Charles is -41.97% less than National Ave.)

10.2%

Education levels in Lake Charles, LA

Colleges in Calcasieu County

Name Type
McNeese State University University or College
The education level of Highschool is 24% more common than the national average, making up 30.4% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -23% less common than the national average, making up 10.2% of the population in Lake Charles.

Less Than Highschool (Lake Charles is 2.25% higher than National Ave.)

11.1%

Highschool (Lake Charles is 24.75% higher than National Ave.)

30.4%

Some College (Lake Charles is 13.2% higher than National Ave.)

30.7%

Bachelors (Lake Charles is -14.2% less than National Ave.)

17.6%

Graduate Degree (Lake Charles is -23.71% less than National Ave.)

10.2%

College Or Above (Lake Charles is -17.95% less than National Ave.)

27.8%

Stem Degree (Lake Charles is -13.19% less than National Ave.)

36.9%

Socioeconimics in Lake Charles, LA

In Lake Charles, the Poverty percent is 65% higher than the national average, making up 20.8% of the population. And Limited English percent is -65% lower than the national average, making up 1.8% of the population.

Married (Lake Charles is -13.27% less than National Ave.)

38.7%

Divorced (Lake Charles is 24.4% higher than National Ave.)

15.2%

Never Married (Lake Charles is 12.62% higher than National Ave.)

38.4%

Widowed (Lake Charles is 45.48% higher than National Ave.)

7.7%

Home Ownership (Lake Charles is -2.38% less than National Ave.)

58%

Rent Burden (Lake Charles is 13.45% higher than National Ave.)

34%

Labor Force Participation (Lake Charles is -3.99% less than National Ave.)

59.9%

Unemployment Rate (Lake Charles is 3.15% higher than National Ave.)

5.8%

Disabled (Lake Charles is 25.1% higher than National Ave.)

15%

Poverty (Lake Charles is 65.64% higher than National Ave.)

20.8%

Limited English (Lake Charles is -65.68% less than National Ave.)

1.8%

Commute Time (Lake Charles is -32.09% less than National Ave.)

17.5%

Health Uninsured (Lake Charles is -1.47% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Demograhics in Lake Charles, LA

White (Lake Charles is -25.76% less than National Ave.)

46.9%

Black (Lake Charles is 263.97% higher than National Ave.)

46.2%

Hispanic (Lake Charles is -80.41% less than National Ave.)

3.8%

Multiple (Lake Charles is -49.55% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

Asian (Lake Charles is -63.45% less than National Ave.)

2.3%

Other (Lake Charles is -86.65% less than National Ave.)

0.8%

Native (Lake Charles is -72.95% less than National Ave.)

0.2%

Pacific (Lake Charles is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Lake Charles, LA

Age Under 10 (Lake Charles is 9.92% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 10 To 19 (Lake Charles is -2.45% less than National Ave.)

12.4%

Age 20s (Lake Charles is 18.72% higher than National Ave.)

16.2%

Age 30s (Lake Charles is 8.46% higher than National Ave.)

14.5%

Age 40s (Lake Charles is -15.99% less than National Ave.)

10.1%

Age 50s (Lake Charles is 0.49% higher than National Ave.)

12.4%

Age 60s (Lake Charles is 3.66% higher than National Ave.)

11.3%

Age 70s (Lake Charles is 1.31% higher than National Ave.)

6.6%

Age Over 80 (Lake Charles is 1.19% higher than National Ave.)

3.7%

General info in Lake Charles, LA

County Name Calcasieu
Population 150,036
Population Proper 83,444
Density 657.2
Age Median 35.60 (Lake Charles is -3.59% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.35 (Lake Charles is 6.59% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 47.30 (Lake Charles is -9.49% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 27,168.00 (Lake Charles is -24.16% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 168,734.00 (Lake Charles is -46.81% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 892.00 (Lake Charles is -27.85% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 34.00 (Lake Charles is 13.45% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Lake Charles and Calcasieu County

Name Type County City
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office County Calcasieu
De Quincy Police Department City Calcasieu De Quincy
Lake Charles Police Department City Calcasieu Lake Charles
Sulphur Police Department City Calcasieu Sulphur
Vinton Police Department City Calcasieu Vinton
Westlake Police Department City Calcasieu Westlake
Iowa Police Department City Calcasieu Iowa
McNeese State University University or College Calcasieu

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