Is Baton Rouge, Louisiana a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Baton Rouge, LA

Is Baton Rouge, Louisiana safe place to live?
Is Baton Rouge, Louisiana a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Baton Rouge? What is the crime rate in Baton Rouge city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 146% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Baton Rouge is 145% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Baton Rouge is 146% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 106 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 21 chance of being victim of property crime.
  • Crime Cases
    12667
    Violent : 2087
    Property : 10580
    Total Crime
    146% NAT. AVG.
    64% STATE AVG.
    5777.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    145% NAT. AVG.
    49% STATE AVG.
    951.9 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    146% NAT. AVG.
    67% STATE AVG.
    4825.7 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Baton Rouge
    Violent crime
    1 in 106
    Property crime
    1 in 21
    Robbery
    1 in 486
    Burglary
    1 in 117
    Assault
    1 in 151
    Car Theft
    1 in 268
    Baton Rouge : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime
    Property
    Crime
    Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Louisiana 17 17 18 19 7
    In USA 142 155 153 161 369
    Baton Rouge : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime
    Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Louisiana 14 5 7 20 32
    In USA 169 33 93 202 1280

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Baton Rouge
    Louisiana
    Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 2087 951.9 639.44 387.8
    Murder 102 46.5 15.8 6.5
    Robbery 457 208.4 80.66 73.9
    Assault 1473 671.9 497 279.7
    Rape 55 25.1 45.98 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Baton Rouge
    Louisiana
    Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 10580 4825.7 2884.39 1,958.2
    Burglary 1898 865.7 510.15 314.2
    Larceny 7854 3582.3 2107.3 1,398
    Car Theft 828 377.7 266.94 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison