The Bossier City Police Department (BCPD) today released its official crime
statistics for calendar year 2025, reflecting continued efforts to reduce crime, enhance community
safety, and strengthen partnerships with residents and local organizations.
Chief Daniel Haugen described the overall decrease in crime as a positive indicator that reflects
“an increase in good policing and community involvement.” He attributed the progress
to sustained department efforts and partnerships with the public. At the same time, Haugen
emphasized that the work isn’t finished—noting that while the trend is encouraging, the department
will continue working every day to keep crime as low as possible and strives to
make Bossier City one of the safest cities in the state.
According to the 2025 data, overall reported crime in Bossier City Decreased. The department saw
notable changes in several key crime categories:
2024 – 2025 Percent change
Homicide 6 – 2 67% decrease
Rape 39 – 40 2% increase
Armed Robbery 20 – 15 25% decrease
Burglary 281 – 247 12% decrease
Aggravated Assault 431 – 327 24% decrease
Theft 1856 – 1667 11% decrease
Auto Theft 260 – 158 39% decrease