Is Prescott Place safe?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Prescott Place as “No-go after dark”.
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Gogo's take on Prescott Place
“Go with care if visiting friends, family, or specific local businesses during daylight hours. Prescott Place and the broader Prescott Road corridor in North Baton Rouge experience elevated rates of both violent and property crime compared to national benchmarks. It offers minimal tourist-oriented infrastructure and casual visitors are generally advised to stay in central or south Baton Rouge.”
About the area
Prescott Place is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood in North Baton Rouge located near the junction of Prescott Road, Greenwell Springs Road, and Airline Highway. The area features mid-century single-family ranch homes, small apartment complexes, and auto-oriented commercial strips. It is a working-class community that faces ongoing economic challenges and limited public investment.
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Modest / Suburban
Walking and biking in Prescott Place
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 36/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is virtually nonexistent in Prescott Place, and there are no direct connections to Baton Rouge's levee trails or bike-share stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Quick vehicular access to Airline Highway (US-61) and Interstate 110
- Close proximity to long-standing Baton Rouge culinary institutions like Tony's Seafood
- Abundant and hassle-free free residential street and driveway parking
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly higher than national and state averages
- Above-average neighborhood poverty rates and pockets of blighted or vacant housing
- Limited walkable commercial amenities, requiring a car for almost all basic errands
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure with sporadic sidewalks and inadequate street lighting on side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low within the interior residential streets, though individuals experiencing homelessness or panhandling can occasionally be observed near major commercial intersections along Airline Highway and Greenwell Springs Road.
What Prescott Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively calm as residents commute to work along Prescott Road and Airline Highway, with standard neighborhood activity.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with local traffic and school buses; generally safe for drivers and routine stops along commercial avenues.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial plazas quiet down while residential streets become muted; situational awareness is strongly recommended after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Safety risks increase notably due to elevated rates of late-night property theft, vehicular break-ins, and occasional gun violence; nighttime walking is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by the Capital Area Transit System (CATS), with local routes like Route 11 and Route 22 providing intermittent service along Prescott Road and Greenwell Springs Road; there is no light rail or BRT service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free, with wide residential driveways, curbside street parking, and large surface lots in adjacent strip plazas.
Things to do in Prescott Place
- Pick up fresh crawfish and boudin at Tony's Seafood Market just a short drive west
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and open greenspace at nearby Howell Community Park
- Explore the historic Southern University campus and museum grounds situated further northwest along the river
Local favorites
- Tony's Seafood · Seafood Market & Deli · 4.6★ (8450)A legendary Baton Rouge staple known for huge mounds of boiled crawfish, fresh fish, and prepared Cajun hot deli items.
- Chicken Shack · Southern / Soul Food · 4.2★ (1120)Long-running local institution serving wet-batter fried chicken and homestyle Southern sides since the 1930s.
- Hi Nabor Supermarket · Grocery Store · 4.4★ (1820)Independent neighborhood supermarket offering quality butcher cuts, daily staples, and prepared Southern deli specials.
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Common questions about Prescott Place
Is Prescott Place safe to walk at night?
We don't recommend walking around casually after dark here; take a ride instead.
Is Prescott Place a good place to live?
On safety, Prescott Place scores 42/100 — among the lowest we score, so look closely at specific blocks before deciding to move.
How walkable is Prescott Place?
Walk score 38/100 and bike score 36/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Prescott Place are safer?
Timberwood Place (75), Bogan (62), Greenville (Baton Rouge) (52) score higher nearby.
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