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Is Baker, Louisiana Safe?

Population 12,136 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Baker is a smaller community of 12,136 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,510 per 100K.

Baker Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBakerLouisiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.9325.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2058.22111.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1510.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2058/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Baker

Violent crime in Baker is below the national average. The rate of 306.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2058.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,510 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Baker Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,510
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Baker Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baker
306.9
State
325.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Baker
2058.2
State
2111.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baker Safety

Is Baker safe?
Not especially. Baker earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Baker?
236.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2058.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Baker safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Baker's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,510 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Baker?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Baker generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Baker police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Baker?
No. Crime in Baker has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Baker compare to other cities in Louisiana?
Below average for the state. Baker ranks behind about 74% of Louisiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Baker to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Baker?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.5 per-thousand rate put Baker below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Baker?
306.9 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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