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Is Baton Rouge, LA safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 70 Baton Rouge neighborhoods we score (average 64/100), 37 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 33 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?Safest neighborhoods in Baton Rouge
- 1Bocage· Baton RougeBocage is an upscale suburban district in central Baton Rouge known for its luxury homes, lush tree canopy, and premier tennis club. It features…86Go
- 2University Gardens (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeUniversity Gardens is a picturesque, historic neighborhood characterized by majestic live oaks, mid-century homes, and quiet residential streets…84Go
- 3Pollard Estates· Baton RougePollard Estates is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in Baton Rouge characterized by sprawling ranch-style homes, lush mature live oaks…84Go
- 4Magnolia Woods· Baton RougeMagnolia Woods is a classic mid-century subdivision tucked between Highland Road and Perkins Road in South Baton Rouge. Characterized by spacious…81Go
- 5Afton Oaks· Baton RougeAfton Oaks is a quiet, leafy residential enclave characterized by well-kept, single-family brick homes and low through-traffic. Situated near the…81Go
All Baton Rouge neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 6 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Bocage· Baton RougeBocage is an upscale suburban district in central Baton Rouge known for its luxury homes, lush tree canopy, and premier tennis club. It features…86Go
- University Gardens (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeUniversity Gardens is a picturesque, historic neighborhood characterized by majestic live oaks, mid-century homes, and quiet residential streets…84Go
- Pollard Estates· Baton RougePollard Estates is a classic mid-century residential neighborhood in Baton Rouge characterized by sprawling ranch-style homes, lush mature live oaks…84Go
- Magnolia Woods· Baton RougeMagnolia Woods is a classic mid-century subdivision tucked between Highland Road and Perkins Road in South Baton Rouge. Characterized by spacious…81Go
- Afton Oaks· Baton RougeAfton Oaks is a quiet, leafy residential enclave characterized by well-kept, single-family brick homes and low through-traffic. Situated near the…81Go
- Woodstone Estates· Baton RougeWoodstone Estates is a leafy, residential enclave located in southeast Baton Rouge near Jefferson Highway and Stumberg Lane. The neighborhood…81Go
Go, stay aware — 31 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Zeeland Place· Baton RougeZeeland Place is an established, tree-shaded Mid City pocket characterized by 1920s to 1940s craftsman bungalows, mature live oaks, and active…79Go, stay aware
- Woodridge· Baton RougeWoodridge is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood situated in the southern corridor of Baton Rouge. It primarily consists of well-kept…79Go, stay aware
- Morning Glen· Baton RougeMorning Glen is an established suburban neighborhood in southeastern Baton Rouge characterized by single-family brick homes, mature trees, and…79Go, stay aware
- Oxford Place· Baton RougeOxford Place is an established single-family residential neighborhood nestled in southeast Baton Rouge. It features tree-lined suburban loops…79Go, stay aware
- Harwich· Baton RougeHarwich is an established residential subdivision nestled in southeastern East Baton Rouge Parish, characterized by mature shade trees, manicured…78Go, stay aware
- Capital Heights· Baton RougeCapital Heights is a historic, picturesque Mid City neighborhood known for its eclectic 1920s to 1950s cottages, lush oak canopies, and vibrant local…76Go, stay aware
- Walnut Hills (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeWalnut Hills is a charming, tree-lined mid-century neighborhood nestled between College Drive and Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. It offers a tranquil…76Go, stay aware
- South Parkview Oaks· Baton RougeSouth Parkview Oaks is an established mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in southeast Baton Rouge. It features single-family…76Go, stay aware
- University Hills (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeUniversity Hills is a picturesque residential neighborhood featuring mature oak trees, well-kept mid-century ranch homes, and a quiet suburban…76Go, stay aware
- Heatherstone· Baton RougeHeatherstone is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in southeast Baton Rouge near the Coursey Boulevard corridor…76Go, stay aware
- Timberwood Place· Baton RougeTimberwood Place is a single-family residential subdivision situated in southeastern Baton Rouge near the Coursey Boulevard and George O'Neal…75Go, stay aware
- Wedgewood (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeWedgewood is a mid-century to late-20th-century suburban subdivision characterized by mature trees, single-family ranch homes, and quiet residential…75Go, stay aware
- Perkins Village· Baton RougePerkins Village is a bustling suburban corridor in southern Baton Rouge known for its mix of local dining, boutique shopping, and established…75Go, stay aware
- Drusilla Place· Baton RougeDrusilla Place is a mature residential and commercial neighborhood in Baton Rouge, centered around Drusilla Lane near Jefferson Highway and…74Go, stay aware
- North Mayfair· Baton RougeNorth Mayfair is a mature, tree-lined mid-century suburban neighborhood located conveniently near the Perkins Road corridor and Essen Lane medical…73Go, stay aware
- Magnolia Ridge· Baton RougeMagnolia Ridge is an established suburban neighborhood located in northeastern Baton Rouge, characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet…72Go, stay aware
- Shiloh (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeShiloh is a residential community located in eastern Baton Rouge, characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential streets, and nearby…72Go, stay aware
- South Broadmoor· Baton RougeSouth Broadmoor is a quiet, tree-canopied residential neighborhood in east-central Baton Rouge known for its brick ranch-style homes and mid-century…71Go, stay aware
- Laurel Lea· Baton RougeLaurel Lea is a mid-century single-family residential neighborhood tucked just south of Perkins Road in Baton Rouge. It features tree-lined streets…71Go, stay aware
- University Place (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeUniversity Place is a leafy, historic neighborhood bordering Louisiana State University, popular among professors, long-term homeowners, and graduate…71Go, stay aware
- Saint Gerald Park· Baton RougeSaint Gerald Park is an established mid-20th-century residential neighborhood in east Baton Rouge characterized by single-family ranch homes and…70Go, stay aware
- Roppolo Villa· Baton RougeRoppolo Villa is an established residential neighborhood in eastern Baton Rouge featuring mid-century ranch-style homes, mature trees, and quiet…70Go, stay aware
- Sherwood Meadow· Baton RougeLocated in east-central Baton Rouge, Sherwood Meadow is a low-density mid-century suburban community characterized by ranch-style homes and…70Go, stay aware
- Ogden Park· Baton RougeOgden Park is a leafy, historic Mid City neighborhood characterized by 1930s-1950s bungalows, oak-lined streets, and an active arts community. It…70Go, stay aware
- Goodwood Place· Baton RougeGoodwood Place is a classic mid-century Baton Rouge neighborhood characterized by sprawling ranch-style homes, lush green lawns, and immediate access…70Go, stay aware
- Goodwood Homesites· Baton RougeGoodwood Homesites is a mid-century, single-family residential community in central Baton Rouge known for spacious lots and mature oak trees. While…68Go, stay aware
- Stevendale Park· Baton RougeStevendale Park is an established suburban neighborhood located in eastern East Baton Rouge Parish. Characterized by modest mid-century single-family…66Go, stay aware
- West Sherwood Forest· Baton RougeWest Sherwood Forest is a mid-century suburban neighborhood in East Baton Rouge characterized by ranch-style homes, tree-lined residential streets…66Go, stay aware
- College Park (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeCollege Park is an established mid-century residential neighborhood situated between the LSU campus area and the Perkins Road commercial corridor. It…66Go, stay aware
- Sharp· Baton RougeSharp is an established mid-century residential and retail neighborhood positioned in east-central Baton Rouge near major transit routes. It consists…66Go, stay aware
- Kingston Estates· Baton RougeKingston Estates is an established, predominantly single-family suburban neighborhood situated in northeast Baton Rouge near Greenwell Springs Road…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 24 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Sherwood Forest (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeSherwood Forest is a mid-century, sprawling suburban neighborhood characterized by ranch-style single-family homes, mature tree canopies, and…64Caution
- Downtown Baton Rouge· Baton RougeDowntown Baton Rouge functions as Louisiana's political hub and cultural district, anchored by the State Capitol complex, the Mississippi River…64Caution
- Wickland Terrace· Baton RougeWickland Terrace is a classic mid-20th-century residential subdivision located in eastern Baton Rouge near Old Hammond Highway. Characterized by…64Caution
- Cedarcrest· Baton RougeCedarcrest is an established residential neighborhood in east Baton Rouge characterized by ranch-style single-family houses, shaded subdivisions, and…64Caution
- Red Oak· Baton RougeRed Oak is an established residential neighborhood in eastern Baton Rouge characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and…62Caution
- Fortune· Baton RougeFortune is an unassuming residential and light-commercial pocket situated in South Baton Rouge, offering convenient proximity to major corridors like…62Caution
- Airline Terrace· Baton RougeAirline Terrace is an established mid-century neighborhood in Baton Rouge situated near the intersection of Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard…62Caution
- Woodaire· Baton RougeWoodaire is a modest mid-century residential enclave located in east-central Baton Rouge, characterized by single-story ranch homes, mature shade…62Caution
- Bogan· Baton RougeBogan is a quiet, car-centric residential neighborhood located near Old Hammond Highway and Airline Highway in central-east Baton Rouge. It features…62Caution
- La Belle Aire· Baton RougeLa Belle Aire is a classic post-WWII suburban subdivision in East Baton Rouge, filled with single-family brick ranch homes and mature oak trees. It…62Caution
- Downtown Baton Rouge East· Baton RougeDowntown Baton Rouge East encompasses the eastern edge of the state capital's central business district, transitioning between civic offices…61Caution
- Nicholson Estates· Baton RougeNicholson Estates is a suburban residential enclave situated south of the LSU campus along the Nicholson Drive corridor. The neighborhood is…61Caution
- Park Forest (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeLocated in northeast Baton Rouge, Park Forest is an established post-war subdivision characterized by single-story ranch homes, quiet residential…60Caution
- Roseland Terrace· Baton RougeEstablished in 1911 as Baton Rouge's first planned subdivision, Roseland Terrace is a National Historic District filled with charming Craftsman…60Caution
- Lynn Place· Baton RougeLynn Place is a quiet, older residential neighborhood nestled in central Baton Rouge, close to the Florida Boulevard and Government Street corridors…58Caution
- Ardenwood· Baton RougeArdenwood is a mid-city Baton Rouge neighborhood primarily made up of mid-century single-family homes, apartment complexes, and neighborhood retail…54Caution
- Villa Del Rey· Baton RougeVilla Del Rey is an established, mid-20th-century subdivision located in east-central Baton Rouge, dominated by single-story brick ranch homes and…54Caution
- Concord Estates· Baton RougeConcord Estates is a mid-century, single-family residential neighborhood situated north of Baton Rouge's central core near Greenwell Springs Road…54Caution
- Greenville (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeGreenville is a modest, primarily residential community situated just north of Baton Rouge's central Mid City corridor. The neighborhood consists…52Caution
- Normandy Acres· Baton RougeNormandy Acres is a quiet, car-dependent subdivision located near key transit corridors like Greenwell Springs Road and Airline Highway. The area…52Caution
- Dent Terrace· Baton RougeDent Terrace is an established mid-20th-century residential enclave located just north of Mid City and south of Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. It…50Caution
- Capitol View (Baton Rouge)· Baton RougeCapitol View is a historic, largely residential North Baton Rouge neighborhood bordered by industrial rail corridors and the State Capitol grounds…48Caution
- Tigerland Acres· Baton RougeTigerland Acres is a dense, high-energy enclave just south of Louisiana State University known primarily for its high concentration of off-campus…48Caution
- Howell Community Farms· Baton RougeHowell Community Farms is a modest residential neighborhood in North Baton Rouge situated near major thoroughfares and Howell Community Park. The…48Caution
No-go after dark — 9 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- South Baton Rouge· Baton RougeSouth Baton Rouge, also known as Old South Baton Rouge, is a historically significant, predominantly residential neighborhood situated between…44No-go after dark
- Howell Park· Baton RougeHowell Park is an established, predominantly working-class residential neighborhood in north Baton Rouge centered around its large BREC community…44No-go after dark
- East Dayton· Baton RougeEast Dayton is a predominantly residential, working-class neighborhood located in North Baton Rouge. The area features modest mid-century…44No-go after dark
- Prescott Place· Baton RougePrescott Place is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood in North Baton Rouge located near the junction of Prescott Road, Greenwell Springs…42No-go after dark
- Elm Grove Garden· Baton RougeElm Grove Garden is a modest, mid-century residential neighborhood located in North Baton Rouge just east of Scenic Highway. Characterized by…42No-go after dark
- Melrose East· Baton RougeMelrose East is a working-class residential neighborhood in central East Baton Rouge, bordered by the bustling Florida Boulevard commercial strip…40No-go after dark
- Istrouma· Baton RougeIstrouma is a historic, working-class neighborhood located in north Baton Rouge, originally developed around the industrial expansion of the early…38No-go after dark
- Delmont Place· Baton RougeDelmont Place is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood in North Baton Rouge centered near Plank Road. The area features modest…35No-go after dark
- North Baton Rouge· Baton RougeNorth Baton Rouge is an expansive, historically working-class region of the city encompassing diverse communities such as Scotlandville, Istrouma…34No-go after dark
Baton Rouge safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Baton Rouge?
Bocage scores highest at 86/100, followed by University Gardens (Baton Rouge) (84) and Pollard Estates (84).
Is Baton Rouge safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 33 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Baton Rouge areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are North Baton Rouge (34), Delmont Place (35), Istrouma (38). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Baton Rouge neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.