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 D
Annual Rate135.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31,803 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,110 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,139 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate255.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,220 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents13,697 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate153.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents40,377 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,808 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime135.5D31803106.2+27.6%
Property Crime255.5D61220163.6+56.2%
Homicide1.1F4180.5+100.2%
Rape11.9F6043.5+237.4%
Robbery4.7B21105.8-18.9%
Aggravated Assault39.6F913922.3+78.0%
Burglary52.8F1369724.0+119.8%
Larceny153.8D40377116.4+32.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft48.4F680822.2+118.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Baker Police Department

Baker, LA

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge, LA

Zachary Police Department

Zachary, LA