Is Oxford Place safe?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Oxford Place as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Oxford Place
“Go. Oxford Place is a quiet, established suburban residential community in East Baton Rouge Parish that offers a calm and generally secure environment. Visitors should maintain standard personal safety precautions against opportunistic vehicle break-ins, but violent crime is low compared to the broader metro area.”
About the area
Oxford Place is an established single-family residential neighborhood nestled in southeast Baton Rouge. It features tree-lined suburban loops, well-kept yards, and direct vehicular access to major dining and shopping hubs along Jefferson and Airline Highways.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Oxford Place
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 31/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes or bike-share hubs in the neighborhood, so cyclists must share narrow suburban roadways to reach nearby parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower rates of violent crime compared to urban Baton Rouge averages
- High homeownership rate and stable, well-maintained housing stock
- Quick driving access to major retail and healthcare corridors in southeast Baton Rouge
Cons
- Susceptible to occasional opportunistic property crime such as unlocked vehicle theft
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkability to commercial amenities
- Lack of pedestrian sidewalks on several connecting arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential interior of Oxford Place, though unhoused individuals may occasionally be seen near major commercial highway junctions.
What Oxford Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and secure, with residents jogging, walking pets, and beginning their daily commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with very light vehicle traffic on interior streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful as residents settle in; neighborhood roads remain safe for evening walks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal activity, though visitors should lock vehicles and avoid unlit street sections.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is provided by CATS (Capital Area Transit System), but routes are infrequent on nearby arterials and the neighborhood itself is not directly served by transit.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample space in residential driveways and unrestricted street parking along subdivision roads.
Things to do in Oxford Place
- Jog or walk dogs through the low-traffic residential loops of the neighborhood
- Visit nearby Forest Community Park for its dog park, splash pad, tennis courts, and fishing lakes
- Explore the regional dining and specialty shops along the Jefferson Highway commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Mason's Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2850)Beloved local institution famous for award-winning bloody marys, weekend brunch, and Southern-style burgers.
- Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.7★ (2420)Upscale destination serving classic Louisiana Creole recipes and fresh Gulf seafood dishes.
- Portobello's Grill · Italian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1310)Comfortable neighborhood venue offering fresh pastas, wood-fired steaks, and an extensive wine list.
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Common questions about Oxford Place
Is Oxford Place safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Oxford Place a good place to live?
On safety, Oxford Place scores 79/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Oxford Place?
Walk score 24/100 and bike score 31/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Oxford Place are safer?
Afton Oaks (81) score higher nearby.
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