3North Baton Rouge
North Baton Rouge, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Baton Rouge · 2/10 in the world
Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 62,206 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 11,965
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 | 2 | 16.7 | 19.8 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 11 | 91.9 | 55 |
| Sodomy | 2 | 16.7 | 11.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Fondling | 5 | 41.8 | 45.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 156 | 1,303.8 | 757.6 |
| Simple assault | 228 | 1,905.6 | 1,371.3 |
| Intimidation | 73 | 610.1 | 437.8 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 8 | 66.9 | 58.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 35 | 292.5 | 174.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 107 | 894.3 | 750.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 11.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 509.8 | 711.8 |
| Theft from a building | 29 | 242.4 | 199.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 130 | 1,086.5 | 783.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 20 | 167.2 | 71.7 |
| Other theft | 146 | 1,220.2 | 1,023.3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 124 | 1,036.4 | 545.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 103 | 860.8 | 420.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 19 | 158.8 | 126.7 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 291 | 2,432.1 | 1,610.7 |
| Disorderly conduct | 38 | 317.6 | 243.3 |
| Trespassing | 31 | 259.1 | 371.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 112 | 936.1 | 522.2 |
| Arson | 3 | 25.1 | 12.3 |
Source: Baton Rouge Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 18 |
| Violence | 465 |
| Robbery | 35 |
| Theft and burglary | 617 |
| Drugs | 122 |
| Damage and public order | 360 |
| Other | 115 |
Questions about crime in North Baton Rouge
- Is North Baton Rouge safe?
- North Baton Rouge: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in North Baton Rouge?
- North Baton Rouge: Weighted crime: 62,206 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in North Baton Rouge?
- Recorded homicides in North Baton Rouge (12 months to September 2026): 2.
