Is Baton Rouge, LA Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Baton Rouge, Louisiana reported 375.06 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024, 1.99 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 186.91 per 100,000 above that reference, with 839 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2024 profile).
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana reported 339.30 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024, 1.76 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 146.30 per 100,000 above that reference, with 759 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2024 profile).
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana reported 989.72 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024, 0.89 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 117.25 per 100,000 below that reference, with 2,214 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2024 profile).
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana reported 44.70 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024, 0.93 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 3.54 per 100,000 below that reference, with 100 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2024 profile).
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana reported 229.33 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024, 1.00 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 0.23 per 100,000 below that reference, with 513 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2024 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Baton Rouge, LA has an adjusted safety score of 47.83 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2024.
Every number on this page ships in the Louisiana workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 100 | 44.7 | 48.24 | 0.93× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 513 | 229.33 | 229.56 | 1.0× national |
| Burglary | 839 | 375.06 | 188.15 |
1.99× national |
| Larceny-theft | 2214 | 989.72 | 1106.97 | 0.89× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 759 | 339.3 | 193.0 |
1.76× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Baton Rouge
Monthly detail is not shown for Baton Rouge: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Baton Rouge's safety score?
Baton Rouge ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 223,699 and source-year data through 2024; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 67.36, while Property Security is lowest at 40.77. The 26.59-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Burglary is highest relative to its national reference at 375.06 per 100,000 (1.99× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 989.72 per 100,000 (0.89× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Baton Rouge, Louisiana recorded 2,214 larceny-theft offenses in 2024, 50.0% of the 4,425 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 100 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana recorded 839 burglary offenses in 2024, 19.0% of the 4,425 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 100 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana recorded 759 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2024, 17.2% of the 4,425 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 100 robbery reports (2.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana uses a reporting population of 223,699 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2024 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana has an adjusted score of 47.83 points out of 100 versus 51.69 in Kenner, Louisiana, a difference of 3.86 points below that displayed state peer in the 2024 source-year profile; Baton Rouge ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana has an adjusted score of 47.83 points out of 100 versus 42 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a difference of 5.83 points above that displayed state peer in the 2024 source-year profile; Baton Rouge ranks 2 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baton Rouge safe compared to other places in Louisiana?
Baton Rouge is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 47.83 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana.
What is the crime rate in Baton Rouge?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Baton Rouge's safety rating?
Baton Rouge's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 47.83 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Louisiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2024.
What is the safest neighborhood in Baton Rouge?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Baton Rouge?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Baton Rouge?
Monthly detail is not shown for Baton Rouge: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.