Is Berklee College of Music safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Berklee College of Music: safety score 34/100 (grade D), ranked #74 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
34/100
Grade: D · #74 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Berklee College of Music, 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 | 233 | 749 | 1527 | 2509 |
| 2025-10 | 232 | 677 | 1432 | 2341 |
| 2025-11 | 214 | 674 | 1417 | 2305 |
| 2025-12 | 171 | 567 | 1265 | 2003 |
| 2026-01 | 178 | 490 | 1225 | 1893 |
| 2026-02 | 146 | 510 | 1119 | 1775 |
| 2026-03 | 207 | 566 | 1331 | 2104 |
| 2026-04 | 202 | 626 | 1407 | 2235 |
| 2026-05 | 245 | 636 | 1447 | 2328 |
| 2026-06 | 233 | 669 | 1472 | 2374 |
| 2026-07 | 513 | 1463 | 3223 | 5199 |
| 2026-08 | 167 | 508 | 1161 | 1836 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 1836 records in total — violent 167, property 508, minor 1161 (-3363 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Non-crime incident (213) · Non-crime incident (173) · Shoplifting (159) · Drug offences (83) · Property crime (79)
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Other universities in Boston
- University of Massachusetts - Boston 58 /100
- Boston University 57 /100
- Bunker Hill Community College 55 /100
- Suffolk University 35 /100
- Emerson College 32 /100
- Northeastern University 28 /100
FAQs about safety at Berklee College of Music
What is Berklee College of Music's safety score?
Berklee College of Music: 34/100 (grade D), #74 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 Berklee College of Music?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 28902 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Berklee College of Music; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 1836 records (167 violent, 508 property, 1161 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Berklee College of Music 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: Boston 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.