Is Morgan State University safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Morgan State University: safety score 63/100 (grade B), ranked #42 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-07.
63/100
Grade: B · #42 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Morgan State University, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 150 | 391 | 18 | 559 |
| 2025-10 | 163 | 329 | 15 | 507 |
| 2025-11 | 129 | 328 | 8 | 465 |
| 2025-12 | 167 | 308 | 17 | 492 |
| 2026-01 | 132 | 296 | 5 | 433 |
| 2026-02 | 143 | 200 | 7 | 350 |
| 2026-03 | 157 | 311 | 13 | 481 |
| 2026-04 | 151 | 358 | 13 | 522 |
| 2026-05 | 193 | 344 | 13 | 550 |
| 2026-06 | 158 | 345 | 13 | 516 |
| 2026-07 | 296 | 585 | 36 | 917 |
Latest release: 2026-07 — 917 records in total — violent 296, property 585, minor 36 (+401 vs 2026-06).
Most common types: Assault (154) · Criminal damage (138) · Shoplifting (98) · Assault (96) · Motor vehicle theft (90)
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Other universities in Baltimore
- Loyola University Maryland 68 /100
- Johns Hopkins University 50 /100
- University of Maryland, Baltimore 30 /100
- University of Baltimore 26 /100
FAQs about safety at Morgan State University
What is Morgan State University's safety score?
Morgan State University: 63/100 (grade B), #42 of 111 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-07).
How many crimes are recorded near Morgan State University?
In the 12 months to 2026-07, 5792 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Morgan State University; the latest release month (2026-07) alone had 917 records (296 violent, 585 property, 36 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Morgan State 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: Baltimore PD. Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-07; 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.