The crime rate in the Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area is much higher than the national average. The violent crime rate is 29.6 compared to a US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 55.6 compared to a US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Baton Rouge are more likely to experience or be affected by violent and property crimes than those living elsewhere in the country. It's important for people living in this area to take extra precaution when it comes to their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baton Rouge Metro Area violent crime is 29.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Baton Rouge Metro Area property crime is 55.6. (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 New Orleans, Louisiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.