East Baton Rouge County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
East Baton Rouge County in LA is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 43,030 violent crimes and 90,596 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.3 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 248.6 per 100k, 52.0% 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 CAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43,030 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,588 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,568 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate248.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents90,596 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17,619 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents63,640 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,974 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.3 | C | 43030 | 106.2 | +14.3% |
| Property Crime | 248.6 | D | 90596 | 163.6 | +52.0% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 471 | 0.5 | +97.5% |
| Rape | 9.1 | F | 786 | 3.5 | +156.7% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 2588 | 5.8 | -30.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 11568 | 22.3 | +48.3% |
| Burglary | 47.3 | F | 17619 | 24.0 | +96.9% |
| Larceny | 154.9 | D | 63640 | 116.4 | +33.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.9 | F | 8974 | 22.2 | +107.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Baker Police Department
Baker, LA
Baton Rouge Police Department
Baton Rouge, LA
Zachary Police Department
Zachary, LA