East Baton Rouge, LA County has been experiencing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in the county is 35.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of East Baton Rouge are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate is also alarming, with a score of 62.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates have led to an increased sense of fear and insecurity among the residents of East Baton Rouge. The county's law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat crime and ensure the safety of its citizens, but it is evident that more needs to be done to address this issue.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
East Baton Rouge County violent crime is 35.3. (The US average is 22.7)
East Baton Rouge County property crime is 62.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.