Is California College of the Arts safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
California College of the Arts: safety score 8/100 (grade D), ranked #102 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
8/100
Grade: D · #102 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of California College of the Arts, 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 | 584 | 1375 | 2171 | 4130 |
| 2025-10 | 600 | 1269 | 2534 | 4403 |
| 2025-11 | 481 | 1198 | 2718 | 4397 |
| 2025-12 | 450 | 1301 | 2403 | 4154 |
| 2026-01 | 508 | 1045 | 2549 | 4102 |
| 2026-02 | 481 | 954 | 2400 | 3835 |
| 2026-03 | 563 | 1046 | 2661 | 4270 |
| 2026-04 | 499 | 1046 | 2705 | 4250 |
| 2026-05 | 604 | 1174 | 3099 | 4877 |
| 2026-06 | 520 | 1084 | 2796 | 4400 |
| 2026-07 | 533 | 1249 | 3125 | 4907 |
| 2026-08 | 497 | 1069 | 2775 | 4341 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 4341 records in total — violent 497, property 1069, minor 2775 (-566 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Drug offences (732) · Other theft (643) · Non-crime incident (543) · Other crime (363) · Assault (334)
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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
- Academy of Art University 12 /100
FAQs about safety at California College of the Arts
What is California College of the Arts's safety score?
California College of the Arts: 8/100 (grade D), #102 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 California College of the Arts?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 52066 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of California College of the Arts; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 4341 records (497 violent, 1069 property, 2775 minor).
Is it safe to walk around California College of the Arts 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.