Is Delmont Place safe?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Delmont Place as “No-go after dark”.
What makes up this score?Recent news
Gogo's take on Delmont Place
“Skip unless you have specific business or community ties in the area. Delmont Place struggles with elevated rates of violent and property crime well above national averages. Visitors unfamiliar with the neighborhood should exercise high situational awareness and avoid walking after dark.”
About the area
Delmont Place is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood in North Baton Rouge centered near Plank Road. The area features modest mid-century single-family homes, local soul food establishments, and neighborhood churches, alongside noticeable commercial and residential blight.
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Developing
- Industrial Adjacent
Walking and biking in Delmont Place
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is minimal in Delmont Place, with limited on-street lanes and no direct connections to major paved greenway networks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient access to major corridors like Airline Highway, Plank Road, and I-110
- Close proximity to historic local eateries and community cultural institutions
- Active grassroots community reinvestment efforts and BREC park facilities nearby
Cons
- Elevated violent and property crime rates significantly above Baton Rouge metro averages
- High neighborhood poverty rate exceeding 35% with depressed median household incomes
- Noticeable residential vacancies, deteriorating infrastructure, and limited retail amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the commercial strip of Plank Road and near vacant retail parcels, though large structured encampments are uncommon within interior residential streets.
What Delmont Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively calm as residents commute and local school traffic moves through the area.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate foot and vehicle traffic along Plank Road, with standard caution advised around commercial strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity tapers off quickly on residential blocks, and pedestrian safety risks increase after sunset.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but higher risk; walking alone is discouraged due to reduced visibility and elevated crime incidents.
Transit, parking and getting around
Capital Area Transit System (CATS) serves the neighborhood primarily via Route 11 (Plank Road) and Route 12 (Government/Jefferson connections). Baton Rouge lacks a passenger rail or BRT system.
Residential street parking is readily available and free throughout the neighborhood, and commercial businesses have free surface lots.
Things to do in Delmont Place
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and walking trails at nearby BREC Howell Community Park
- Sample authentic Louisiana fried chicken and soul food at legendary North Baton Rouge institutions
- Attend community events and youth programs at the Howell Park Community Center
Local favorites
- Chicken Shack · Southern / Soul Food Restaurant · 4.1★ (1150)Historic North Baton Rouge staple known for its wet batter fried chicken and classic Southern sides.
- Raul's Deli · Po' Boy & Seafood Shop · 4.4★ (320)No-frills counter serving generous overstuffed po' boys, fried seafood platters, and burgers.
- Tony's Seafood Market & Deli · Seafood Market & Eatery · 4.6★ (4850)Iconic nearby market offering massive selections of fresh Gulf seafood, boiled crawfish, and hot boudin.
Neighborhoods near Delmont Place
Common questions about Delmont Place
Is Delmont Place safe to walk at night?
We don't recommend walking around casually after dark here; take a ride instead.
Is Delmont Place a good place to live?
On safety, Delmont Place scores 35/100 — among the lowest we score, so look closely at specific blocks before deciding to move.
How walkable is Delmont Place?
Walk score 48/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Delmont Place are safer?
Roppolo Villa (70), Saint Gerald Park (70), Airline Terrace (62) score higher nearby.
Add this score to your site
Writing about Delmont Place? Copy this code to show its live safety score on your blog or listing.