The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Baker-Zachary Area

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Baker-Zachary Area.

 

Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B
Other Crime Grade
B

$16.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $2,120 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Baker-Zachary Area in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Baker-Zachary Area ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of neighborhoods but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Baker-Zachary Area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Baker-Zachary Area is 29.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Baker-Zachary Area Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Baker-Zachary Area varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southwest areas to 1 in 64 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA see the most incidents - about 192 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Baker-Zachary Area for 2025 is $16,083,584. This translates to approximately $770 per resident and $2,120 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Baker-Zachary Area. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Baker-Zachary Area Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA: $770
Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L: $1923
South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge: $517
Louisiana: $723
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Baker-Zachary Area is $770 per year, which is $306 more than the national average and $47 more than Baker's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Baker-Zachary Area:
  • In Mid City North, Baton Rouge, L, crime costs $1,923 per person, which is $1,153 more than in Baker-Zachary Area.
  • In South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, crime costs $517 per person, which is $254 less than in Baker-Zachary Area

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Baker-Zachary Area for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Baker-Zachary Area
Cost per Baker-Zachary Area Resident
Murder
$8.93 million
$428
Rape/Sexual Assault
$600,336
$29
Robbery
$291,553
$14
Assault
$2.35 million
$113
Kidnapping
$220,231
$11
Vehicle Theft
$733,218
$35
Burglary
$618,233
$30
Theft
$1.27 million
$61
Arson
$27,703
$1
Vandalism
$698,381
$33
Animal Cruelty
$12,968
$1
Drug Crimes
$320,806
$15
Identity Theft
$2,047
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$16,083,584
$770

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Baker-Zachary Area totals $62,656,108 ($3,001 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $78,739,693 ($3,772 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Baker-Zachary Area crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Baker-Zachary Area’s 20,876 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Baker-Zachary Area Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Baker-Zachary Area residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.928
Robbery
0.4440
Rape
0.4743
Murder
0.2277
Total Violent Crime
5.074 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.75
Vehicle Theft
2.268
Burglary
3.265
Arson
0.0550
Total Property Crime
17.34 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1740
Drug Crimes
2.077
Vandalism
4.683
Identity Theft
0.0127
Animal Cruelty
0.0840
Total "Other" Rate
7.031 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Baker-Zachary Area is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Baker-Zachary Area.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
D-
B+
C+
B+
D+
D-
D+
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D+
D
C-
D-
D-
D-
D+
C
D
C+
C
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Baker-Zachary Area is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A
A
A
A
A
B+
C+
C+
A+
A+
A+
C-
B-
B-
B+
C+
C+
D-
C
C
D-
D-
D-
B
B+
B+
C+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Baker-Zachary Area is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Baker-Zachary Area schools on SchoolGrade

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