Is it okay to walk in Goodwood, Baton Rouge?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Low for Baton Rouge

Reported crime around the center of Goodwood is higher than in 62% of areas in Baton Rouge, taking into account how many people are usually around. 30 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.

“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Goodwood.

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The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.

By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Baton Rouge
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Moderate	higher than in 66% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Low	higher than in 62% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Low	higher than in 53% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Low	lower than in 60% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Low, higher than in 60% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 63% of areas.

Most reports here are from 4pm–5pm.

What gets reported here

Theft: 7 (23%)
Vandalism: 5 (17%)
Public order: 4 (13%)
Burglary: 3 (10%)
Vehicle theft: 3 (10%)

Rising: the last 6 months were 43% busier than the city-wide trend.

Around Goodwood

The areas right next to it range from very low to moderate.

Mid City Moderate
Roseland Terrace Moderate
Sherwood Low
Istrouma Very high
Downtown East Moderate
Spanish Town Low
Downtown Moderate
Downtown Baton Rouge Moderate

How to read this

It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
Levels compare areas within Baton Rouge. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.