Is it okay to walk in Scotlandville, Baton Rouge?

Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

High for Baton Rouge

Reported crime around the center of Scotlandville is higher than in 87% of areas in Baton Rouge, taking into account how many people are usually around. 115 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 Scotlandville.

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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	High	higher than in 86% of areas
PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson	High	higher than in 87% of areas
VehicleCar theft and break-ins	Moderate	higher than in 82% of areas
Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses	Moderate	higher than in 85% of areas

Day and night

By day (6am–6pm): High, higher than in 90% of areas.
At night (6pm–6am): Moderate, higher than in 84% of areas.

Most reports here are from 12pm–1pm.

What gets reported here

Shoplifting: 27 (23%)
Simple assault: 18 (16%)
Aggravated assault: 13 (11%)
Theft: 11 (10%)
Vehicle theft: 11 (10%)

Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.

Around Scotlandville

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

Istrouma Very high
Capitol Park Complex Low
Spanish Town Low
Downtown East Moderate
Downtown Baton Rouge Moderate
Downtown Moderate
Roseland Terrace Moderate
Mid City 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.