The Natchitoches Police Department would like to share with the community a compilation of the 2025 end-of-year statistics.
The Natchitoches Police Department has seen an overall reduction in crime during the 2025 calendar year. The decrease can be attributed to the creation of the Violent Crime Task Force, state-of-the-art technology, proactive efforts in crime deterrence, and the community’s cooperation with law enforcement.
The following information was compiled by Natchitoches Police Department’s Analytics Division and shows a decrease in multiple crime categories. In 2025, Homicides decreased by 57% (from 7 to 3), while Robberies saw a 71% reduction (from 7 down to 2). Burglaries dropped 25% with 327 reported cases compared to 437 the previous year, and Motor Vehicle Theft declined by 36% (from 85 to 54). Additionally, Property Damage decreased by 18% (233 cases), Disorderly Conduct fell 43% (20 cases), and Aggravated Assault saw a 19% reduction with 25 reported incidents.
The Natchitoches Police Department also completed 2,626 offense reports and made 1,587 adult and juvenile arrests during this period.
The Natchitoches Police Department will continue to serve our community and keep our neighborhoods safe through community policing and crime prevention patrols.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smartphone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.
