The crime rate in 70820 Baton Rouge, LA is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is at 59.9, almost triple the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in 70820 is also higher than the US average, with a rate of 74 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. These high crime rates are a major concern for residents of 70820 and efforts are being made to address and reduce them.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Baton Rouge (zip 70820) violent crime is 59.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Baton Rouge (zip 70820) property crime is 74.0. (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.