Is South Campus safe?

South Campus: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).

How many murders are there in South Campus?

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

7South Campus

Safety 7 out of 10 Low crime

7/10 in Baton Rouge · 3/10 in the world

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

Weighted crime: 30,222 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)

Residents: 12,547

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	5	39.9	55
Sodomy	0	0	11.9
Sexual assault with an object	0	0	2.6
Fondling	8	63.8	45.3
Violence
Aggravated assault	59	470.2	757.6
Simple assault	139	1,107.8	1,371.3
Intimidation	19	151.4	437.8
Kidnapping and abduction	4	31.9	58.5
Robbery
Robbery	8	63.8	174.2
Theft and burglary
Burglary	77	613.7	750.6
Pickpocketing	0	0	11.4
Purse snatching	0	0	1.3
Shoplifting	23	183.3	711.8
Theft from a building	22	175.3	199.7
Theft from a vehicle	149	1,187.5	783.6
Theft of vehicle parts	10	79.7	71.7
Other theft	114	908.6	1,023.3
Motor vehicle theft	56	446.3	545.1
Drugs
Drug offences	27	215.2	420.2
Drug equipment offences	9	71.7	126.7
Damage and public order
Vandalism and damage to property	193	1,538.2	1,610.7
Disorderly conduct	28	223.2	243.3
Trespassing	47	374.6	371.3
Other
Weapons law violations	16	127.5	522.2
Arson	0	0	12.3

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

Is South Campus safe?: South Campus: Safety 7 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 43 places in Baton Rouge (10 = lowest crime).
What is the crime rate in South Campus?: South Campus: Weighted crime: 30,222 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
How many murders are there in South Campus?: Recorded homicides in South Campus (12 months to September 2026): 0.