Is Duke University safe? Safety score & official area statistics 2026
Area-level official statistics
Duke University: safety score 21/100 (grade D), ranked #163 of 187 in the US, from official area-level statistics — data through 2026-08. Not directly comparable with point-based rankings.
Area-level official statistics
This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level crime data (LGA for Australia, census metropolitan area for Canada, police agency jurisdiction for the US, district / Landkreis for Germany, commune for France, ward/city for Tokyo, metropolitan province for South Korea). The score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents within the same statistical pool — it is not directly comparable with point-based rankings. Counts cover the whole administrative area, not the campus surroundings, and are published with a lag of a few months.
21/100
Grade: D · #163 of 187 in the US
Official area statistics — recent periods
Area-level official counts for Duke University's administrative area (local government area in Australia, census metropolitan area in Canada, police agency jurisdiction in the US) — the whole area, not the campus surroundings. Publishing cycles differ by source (monthly, quarterly or annual) and figures lag by a few months.
| Period | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 130 | 930 | 0 | 1060 |
| 2025-10 | 131 | 999 | 0 | 1130 |
| 2025-11 | 128 | 886 | 0 | 1014 |
| 2025-12 | 115 | 921 | 0 | 1036 |
| 2026-01 | 108 | 783 | 0 | 891 |
| 2026-02 | 84 | 768 | 0 | 852 |
| 2026-03 | 174 | 832 | 0 | 1006 |
| 2026-04 | 107 | 845 | 0 | 952 |
| 2026-05 | 171 | 931 | 0 | 1102 |
| 2026-06 | 154 | 826 | 0 | 980 |
| 2026-07 | 141 | 877 | 0 | 1018 |
| 2026-08 | 80 | 597 | 0 | 677 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 677 records in total — violent 80, property 597, minor 0 (-341 vs 2026-07).
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FAQs about safety at Duke University
What is Duke University's safety score?
Duke University: 21/100 (grade D), #163 of 187 in the US. This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level data, so the score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents in a dedicated area-statistics pool (data through 2026-08). It is not directly comparable with point-based rankings.
How many crimes are recorded near Duke University?
For the latest published period (2026-08), 677 incidents were officially recorded across Duke University's administrative area (80 violent, 597 property, 0 minor). These are area-wide official counts, not crimes near campus.
Is it safe to walk around Duke University at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR agency statistics). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in the US.