9Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Baton Rouge · 4/10 in the world
Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 20,788 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 9,977
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 | 1 | 10 | 19.8 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 2 | 20 | 55 |
| Sodomy | 3 | 30.1 | 11.9 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Fondling | 1 | 10 | 45.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 30 | 300.7 | 757.6 |
| Simple assault | 67 | 671.5 | 1,371.3 |
| Intimidation | 19 | 190.4 | 437.8 |
| Kidnapping and abduction | 1 | 10 | 58.5 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 5 | 50.1 | 174.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 56 | 561.3 | 750.6 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 11.4 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 421 | 711.8 |
| Theft from a building | 9 | 90.2 | 199.7 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 40 | 400.9 | 783.6 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 2 | 20 | 71.7 |
| Other theft | 74 | 741.7 | 1,023.3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 290.7 | 545.1 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 14 | 140.3 | 420.2 |
| Drug equipment offences | 5 | 50.1 | 126.7 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 63 | 631.5 | 1,610.7 |
| Disorderly conduct | 5 | 50.1 | 243.3 |
| Trespassing | 20 | 200.5 | 371.3 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 14 | 140.3 | 522.2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 12.3 |
Source: Baton Rouge Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 6 |
| Violence | 117 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | 252 |
| Drugs | 19 |
| Damage and public order | 88 |
| Other | 14 |
Questions about crime in Sherwood Forest
- Is Sherwood Forest safe?
- Sherwood Forest: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Sherwood Forest?
- Sherwood Forest: Weighted crime: 20,788 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Sherwood Forest?
- Recorded homicides in Sherwood Forest (12 months to September 2026): 1.
