Baker, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Baker Police Department serves the city of Baker, LA in East Baton Rouge County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 893 violent crimes and 1,410 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.4 per 100k residents, which is 37.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.5 per 100k, 8.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents893 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,410 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,003 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.4 | A | 893 | 106.2 | -37.4% |
| Property Crime | 149.5 | C | 1410 | 163.6 | -8.6% |
| Rape | 24.9 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +604.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.6 | B | 278 | 22.3 | -25.4% |
| Burglary | 49.8 | F | 263 | 24.0 | +107.4% |
| Larceny | 74.7 | A | 1003 | 116.4 | -35.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.9 | C | 140 | 22.2 | +12.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 5 miles | F 225.9 | F 487.9 | Violent: 240.1% higher Property: 226.4% higher |
| Zachary | 5 miles | C 114.2 | B 129.1 | Violent: 71.8% higher Property: 13.7% lower |
| Port Allen | 12 miles | D 142.9 | B 142.9 | Violent: 115.1% higher Property: 4.4% lower |
| Brusly | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Addis | 12 miles | A 65.6 | A 39.4 | Violent: 1.2% lower Property: 73.7% lower |