East Baton Rouge County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
East Baton Rouge County in LA is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 31,803 violent crimes and 61,220 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.5 per 100k residents, which is +27.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 255.5 per 100k, +56.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate135.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31,803 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,110 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,139 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate255.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,220 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents13,697 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,377 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,808 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 135.5 | D | 31803 | 106.2 | +27.6% |
Property Crime | 255.5 | D | 61220 | 163.6 | +56.2% |
Homicide | 1.1 | F | 418 | 0.5 | +100.2% |
Rape | 11.9 | F | 604 | 3.5 | +237.4% |
Robbery | 4.7 | B | 2110 | 5.8 | -18.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 39.6 | F | 9139 | 22.3 | +78.0% |
Burglary | 52.8 | F | 13697 | 24.0 | +119.8% |
Larceny | 153.8 | D | 40377 | 116.4 | +32.2% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 48.4 | F | 6808 | 22.2 | +118.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Baker Police Department
Baker, LA
Baton Rouge Police Department
Baton Rouge, LA
Zachary Police Department
Zachary, LA