Is Wickland Terrace safe?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Wickland Terrace as “Caution”.
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Gogo's take on Wickland Terrace
“Go with care. Wickland Terrace is primarily a quiet, residential mid-century neighborhood with little direct tourist appeal but relatively calm residential streets. Visitors should remain alert along peripheral commercial corridors and ensure vehicles are locked to deter opportunistic property crime.”
About the area
Wickland Terrace is a classic mid-20th-century residential subdivision located in eastern Baton Rouge near Old Hammond Highway. Characterized by modest ranch-style homes and mature oak trees, it functions mainly as a quiet bedroom community rather than an entertainment hub.
- Suburban
- Mid-Century
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wickland Terrace
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no municipal bike-share service available in Wickland Terrace, and dedicated off-street multi-use trails or bike lanes are absent on connecting arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established single-family residential streets with low through-traffic
- Close proximity to commercial shopping and dining along Florida Boulevard and Sherwood Forest
- Active, settled community with long-term homeowners
- Convenient access to major East Baton Rouge thoroughfares
Cons
- Property crimes such as vehicle break-ins are common along bordering thoroughfares
- Lack of sidewalks and dedicated pedestrian infrastructure on many interior roads
- Higher overall parish-level crime rates compared to national averages
- Limited dedicated tourist attractions or cultural points of interest directly within the subdivision
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets of Wickland Terrace, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed along adjacent major commercial corridors like Florida Boulevard and Airline Highway.
What Wickland Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low commuter traffic through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and typical for a residential suburb, feeling safe for routine outdoor tasks and visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm as neighbors return home, though reduced street lighting means increased situational awareness is advised.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity; while violent encounters are uncommon inside the subdivision, unlit streets and vehicle theft risks warrant remaining inside.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by the Capital Area Transit System (CATS), with bus routes running along Florida Boulevard and Old Hammond Highway, though headways are infrequent and service does not enter interior subdivision streets.
Parking is ample and free throughout the area, primarily consisting of private driveways and unrestricted curbside street parking on residential streets.
Things to do in Wickland Terrace
- Stroll or jog through the quiet, tree-shaded residential loops
- Explore local cajun and international eateries along nearby Old Hammond Highway
- Visit nearby Sharp Road Park for outdoor recreation and tennis courts
Local favorites
- Frank's Restaurant · Southern / Breakfast · 4.4★ (2200)Long-standing staple famed for massive homemade biscuits, seafood, and classic Southern breakfasts.
- Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Beloved local chain outpost offering generous shawarma plates, hummus, and fresh pita bread.
- El Magey Mexican Buffet · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (890)Casual Mexican eatery known for an extensive traditional buffet, tacos, and fresh salsas.
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Common questions about Wickland Terrace
Is Wickland Terrace safe to walk at night?
Take care after dark: stick to lit main streets or take a ride.
Is Wickland Terrace a good place to live?
On safety, Wickland Terrace scores 64/100 — below average, so visit at different times of day before deciding to move.
How walkable is Wickland Terrace?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 38/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Wickland Terrace are safer?
Afton Oaks (81), Wedgewood (Baton Rouge) (75), Shiloh (Baton Rouge) (72) score higher nearby.
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