West Baton Rouge County, LA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
West Baton Rouge County in LA is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,001 violent crimes and 3,267 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.1 per 100k residents, which is 24.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.2 per 100k, 17.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,001 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,267 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,474 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.1 | B | 2001 | 106.2 | -24.5% |
| Property Crime | 135.2 | B | 3267 | 163.6 | -17.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 31 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 53 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 653 | 22.3 | -6.0% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 439 | 24.0 | -57.1% |
| Larceny | 117.4 | C | 2474 | 116.4 | +0.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.5 | A | 336 | 22.2 | -66.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Port Allen Police Department
Port Allen, LA
Brusly Police Department
Brusly, LA
Addis Police Department
Addis, LA