Is it okay to walk in Nesser, Baton Rouge?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

Very low for Baton Rouge

Reported crime around the center of Nesser is lower than in 70% of areas in Baton Rouge, taking into account how many people are usually around. 18 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 Nesser.

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By kind of crime

Kind	Level	Compared with the rest of Baton Rouge
ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping	Low	lower than in 58% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	Very low	lower than in 84% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Very low	lower than in 72% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Very low	lower than in 93% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 87% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Low, lower than in 59% of areas.

What gets reported here

Vandalism: 4 (22%)
Theft from vehicle: 4 (22%)
Simple assault: 3 (17%)
Aggravated assault: 2 (11%)
Vehicle theft: 2 (11%)

Around Nesser

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

Sherwood Low
Goodwood Low
Mid City Moderate
Roseland Terrace Moderate
Downtown East Moderate
Istrouma Very high
Spanish Town Low
Downtown 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.