The Duke University Police Department is in charge of security and safety on campus. Open 24/7, the department offers patrols, help phones, the ID card system, emergency dispatch, event security, van rides, lost and found, and more. Students are encouraged to download the school mobile app, LiveSafe, which can be used for real time updates as well as a two way emergency communication system with the department.

The police department can be found on campus at 502 Oregon St.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations764
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.545
Liquor Law Violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000
Arrests - Off-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations8101
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.112
Liquor Law Violations200

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape151011
Statutory Rape000
Robbery211
Burglary222813
Motor Vehicle Theft28227
Arson020
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape1387
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary163
Motor Vehicle Theft010
Arson010

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