Is Columbia College Chicago safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Columbia College Chicago: safety score 22/100 (grade D), ranked #87 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
22/100
Grade: D · #87 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Columbia College Chicago, 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 | 555 | 1577 | 169 | 2301 |
| 2025-10 | 586 | 1646 | 181 | 2413 |
| 2025-11 | 427 | 1378 | 173 | 1978 |
| 2025-12 | 409 | 1374 | 122 | 1905 |
| 2026-01 | 446 | 1224 | 143 | 1813 |
| 2026-02 | 413 | 1216 | 152 | 1781 |
| 2026-03 | 536 | 1401 | 167 | 2104 |
| 2026-04 | 430 | 1332 | 150 | 1912 |
| 2026-05 | 529 | 1588 | 141 | 2258 |
| 2026-06 | 505 | 1489 | 126 | 2120 |
| 2026-07 | 530 | 1501 | 164 | 2195 |
| 2026-08 | 403 | 817 | 111 | 1331 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 1331 records in total — violent 403, property 817, minor 111 (-864 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other theft (381) · Assault (213) · Criminal damage (113) · Burglary (106) · Assault (97)
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Other universities in Chicago
- Loyola University Chicago 55 /100
- Illinois Institute of Technology 45 /100
- DePaul University 38 /100
- University of Chicago 29 /100
- University of Illinois at Chicago 24 /100
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago 21 /100
- Harold Washington College 20 /100
FAQs about safety at Columbia College Chicago
What is Columbia College Chicago's safety score?
Columbia College Chicago: 22/100 (grade D), #87 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 Columbia College Chicago?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 24111 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Columbia College Chicago; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 1331 records (403 violent, 817 property, 111 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Columbia College Chicago 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: Chicago 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.