7Baker
Baker, Baton Rouge, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime
7/10 in Baton Rouge · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 30,598 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 1,974
How accurate: in 2026-09, 98% of the 43 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Baton Rouge Police Department (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 19.8 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 11.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 45.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 17 | 861.2 | 757.6 |
| Simple assault | 19 | 962.5 | 1,371.3 |
| Intimidation | 5 | 253.3 | 437.8 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 58.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 3 | 152 | 174.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 14 | 709.2 | 750.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 1 | 50.7 | 11.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 506.6 | 711.8 |
| Theft from a building | 3 | 152 | 199.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 6 | 304 | 783.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 3 | 152 | 71.7 |
| Other theft | 9 | 455.9 | 1,023.3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 354.6 | 545.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 3 | 152 | 420.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 2 | 101.3 | 126.7 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 34 | 1,722.4 | 1,610.7 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 152 | 243.3 |
| Trespassing | 10 | 506.6 | 371.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 6 | 304 | 522.2 |
| Arson | 1 | 50.7 | 12.3 |
Source: Baton Rouge Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 0 |
| Violence | 41 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 53 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Damage and public order | 47 |
| Other | 7 |
Questions about crime in Baker
- Is Baker safe?
- Baker: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Baker?
- Baker: Weighted crime: 30,598 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Baker?
- Recorded homicides in Baker (12 months to September 2026): 0.
