LSU: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in LSU?

Recorded homicides in LSU (12 months to September 2026): 0.

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LSU, United States: crime rate and Safety score

Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime

10/10 in Baton Rouge · 7/10 in the world

Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).

Weighted crime: 6,606 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 10,581

How accurate: in 2026-09, 98% of the 43 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.

Type	Count	Per 100,000 a year	All places this source covers
Homicide
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter	0	0	19.8
Sexual offences
Rape	1	9.5	55
Sodomy	0	0	11.9
Sexual assault with an object	0	0	2.6
Fondling	0	0	45.3
Violence
Aggravated assault	5	47.3	757.6
Simple assault	34	321.3	1,371.3
Intimidation	7	66.2	437.8
Kidnapping and abduction	1	9.5	58.5
Robbery
Robbery	3	28.4	174.2
Theft and burglary
Burglary	12	113.4	750.6
Pickpocketing	1	9.5	11.4
Purse snatching	0	0	1.3
Shoplifting	11	104	711.8
Theft from a building	5	47.3	199.7
Theft from a vehicle	11	104	783.6
Theft of vehicle parts	0	0	71.7
Other theft	21	198.5	1,023.3
Motor vehicle theft	9	85.1	545.1
Drugs
Drug offences	4	37.8	420.2
Drug equipment offences	1	9.5	126.7
Damage and public order
Vandalism and damage to property	19	179.6	1,610.7
Disorderly conduct	6	56.7	243.3
Trespassing	3	28.4	371.3
Other
Weapons law violations	7	66.2	522.2
Arson	0	0	12.3

Source: Baton Rouge Police Department, updated 29 October 2026.

Is LSU safe?: LSU: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in LSU?: LSU: Weighted crime: 6,606 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in LSU?: Recorded homicides in LSU (12 months to September 2026): 0.