FBI UCR Homicide Data — 19 recorded incidents
Oberlin, Louisiana has recorded 19 homicides over the tracked period, with 20 victims identified.. The city ranks #263 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 5% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 1 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 37% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, other weapon, personal weapons (hands, fists, feet).
Oberlin's homicide rate is 71% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 11 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Oberlin Police Department, which filed 19 incident reports. The Louisiana city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.