Crime & Safety Report for 838 America St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Review crime and safety information near 838 America St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$95,000 | 3 bd | 1 ba | 1,112 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 435 offenders within 5 miles and 2 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

435 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 838 America St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

435 Registered Offenders Nearby
87 Rape
22 Child Involved
83 Assault
258 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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ATWELL, ERIC JASON

46 years old

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808
1.9 Medium
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MCDERMITT, MORGAN TYLER

33 years old

3825 PERKINS RD BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808
2.6 Medium
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DUNCAN, EWELL EUGENE

54 years old

6859 RENOIR AVE BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806
3.8 Medium
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RUTHERFORD, JOHN SAXON

46 years old

770 ALLENDALE RD PORT ALLEN, LA, 70767
2.3 Medium
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YOUNG, EARL RAYMOND

69 years old

Child Involved

4001 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA, 70806
2 Medium

2 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

2 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
1 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Robbery Report

07/14/2026 04:20 AM

I-10, Baton Rouge, LA

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible robbery involving an 18-wheeler on I-10 near the I-220 area in Baton Rouge. The truck driver reported being followed by a white pickup and said he took an exit while the vehicle was still running.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
EBR Virtual Academy0.4 mi
Helix Legal Academy0.4 mi
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy0.4 mi
The Dufrocq School0.8 mi
McKinley Middle Magnet School1.0 mi
Baton Rouge Magnet High School1.3 mi
Eva Legard Learning Center1.4 mi
Capitol High School1.4 mi
Capitol High School1.4 mi
University Terrace Elementary School1.4 mi
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge1.5 mi
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center1.6 mi
Park Elementary School1.6 mi
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning1.6 mi
Buchanan Elementary School1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 838 America St in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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