The 70802 zip code in Baton Rouge, LA has a significantly higher rate of crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the level of violent crime in this area is 70.6, which is more than triple the US average of 22.7. The rate of property crime is also alarmingly high, at 80.4, which is more than double the national average of 35.4. This suggests that residents of 70802 are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes compared to other parts of the country. This can have a significant impact on the overall safety and well-being of the community, and efforts must be made to address and reduce these crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baton Rouge (zip 70802) violent crime is 70.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Baton Rouge (zip 70802) property crime is 80.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Baker, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Baker, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.