The crime rate in Baton Rouge, LA Metro Area is a cause for concern, with a violent crime rate of 29.6, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Baton Rouge are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in the area is also higher than the national average, at 55.6 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The root causes of these high crime rates in Baton Rouge are complex and multifaceted, including factors such as poverty, drugs, and gang activity. The community and law enforcement agencies in the area are continuously working to address and reduce these issues, but there is still much work to be done in order to create a safer environment for all residents.
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.