Is Academy of Art University safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Academy of Art University: safety score 12/100 (grade D), ranked #98 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
12/100
Grade: D · #98 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Academy of Art 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 | 525 | 1431 | 2016 | 3972 |
| 2025-10 | 536 | 1350 | 2358 | 4244 |
| 2025-11 | 463 | 1281 | 2471 | 4215 |
| 2025-12 | 411 | 1376 | 2227 | 4014 |
| 2026-01 | 466 | 1104 | 2354 | 3924 |
| 2026-02 | 403 | 885 | 2150 | 3438 |
| 2026-03 | 483 | 990 | 2345 | 3818 |
| 2026-04 | 427 | 1047 | 2441 | 3915 |
| 2026-05 | 480 | 1183 | 2722 | 4385 |
| 2026-06 | 493 | 1019 | 2352 | 3864 |
| 2026-07 | 506 | 1227 | 2604 | 4337 |
| 2026-08 | 482 | 1023 | 2368 | 3873 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 3873 records in total — violent 482, property 1023, minor 2368 (-464 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other theft (616) · Drug offences (597) · Non-crime incident (458) · Assault (322) · Other crime (307)
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Other universities in San Francisco
- San Francisco State University 76 /100
- City College of San Francisco 70 /100
- University of San Francisco 40 /100
- California College of the Arts 8 /100
FAQs about safety at Academy of Art University
What is Academy of Art University's safety score?
Academy of Art University: 12/100 (grade D), #98 of 111 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near Academy of Art University?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 47999 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Academy of Art University; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 3873 records (482 violent, 1023 property, 2368 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Academy of Art 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: San Francisco PD. 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.