Is City University of New York safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
City University of New York: safety score 6/100 (grade D), ranked #105 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-06.
6/100
Grade: D · #105 of 112 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of City University of New York, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 741 | 2938 | 1088 | 4767 |
| 2025-12 | 651 | 2712 | 945 | 4308 |
| 2026-01 | 611 | 2722 | 1074 | 4407 |
| 2026-02 | 610 | 2311 | 957 | 3878 |
| 2026-03 | 739 | 2644 | 1164 | 4547 |
| 2026-04 | 694 | 2611 | 1063 | 4368 |
| 2026-05 | 808 | 2630 | 1138 | 4576 |
| 2026-06 | 857 | 2597 | 967 | 4421 |
Latest release: 2026-06 — 4421 records in total — violent 857, property 2597, minor 967 (-155 vs 2026-05).
Most common types: Other theft (1170) · Other theft (621) · Public order offences (454) · Assault (444) · Criminal damage (275)
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Other universities in New York
- Borough of Manhattan Community College 26 /100
- Pace University 23 /100
- Columbia University 20 /100
- Pratt Institute 19 /100
- New York Institute of Technology 15 /100
- Hunter College 12 /100
- Yeshiva University 11 /100
- The City College of New York 10 /100
FAQs about safety at City University of New York
What is City University of New York's safety score?
City University of New York: 6/100 (grade D), #105 of 112 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-06).
How many crimes are recorded near City University of New York?
In the 12 months to 2026-06, 35272 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of City University of New York; the latest release month (2026-06) alone had 4421 records (857 violent, 2597 property, 967 minor).
Is it safe to walk around City University of New York 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: NYPD (New York). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-06; 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.