Baton Rouge, LA has unfortunately gained a reputation for its high crime rates, with a violent crime rate of 47.2, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Baton Rouge are more likely to be the victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The city also struggles with property crime, with a rate of 66.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the concerning state of crime in Baton Rouge and the need for increased efforts to address and reduce these issues.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baton Rouge violent crime is 47.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Baton Rouge property crime is 66.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.