Is Columbia University safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Columbia University: safety score 16/100 (grade D), ranked #93 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-06.
16/100
Grade: D · #93 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Columbia 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 | 672 | 1440 | 1127 | 3239 |
| 2025-10 | 645 | 1546 | 1167 | 3358 |
| 2025-11 | 639 | 1415 | 1025 | 3079 |
| 2025-12 | 562 | 1358 | 978 | 2898 |
| 2026-01 | 541 | 1270 | 1110 | 2921 |
| 2026-02 | 516 | 1110 | 996 | 2622 |
| 2026-03 | 704 | 1425 | 1160 | 3289 |
| 2026-04 | 643 | 1491 | 1118 | 3252 |
| 2026-05 | 698 | 1462 | 1234 | 3394 |
| 2026-06 | 729 | 1444 | 1100 | 3273 |
Latest release: 2026-06 — 3273 records in total — violent 729, property 1444, minor 1100 (-121 vs 2026-05).
Most common types: Other theft (690) · Public order offences (565) · Assault (395) · Other theft (225) · Criminal damage (193)
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Other universities in New York
- Borough of Manhattan Community College 23 /100
- Pace University 18 /100
- Pratt Institute 15 /100
- New York Institute of Technology 13 /100
- Hunter College 11 /100
- Yeshiva University 10 /100
- The City College of New York 9 /100
- New York University 7 /100
FAQs about safety at Columbia University
What is Columbia University's safety score?
Columbia University: 16/100 (grade D), #93 of 111 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 Columbia University?
In the 12 months to 2026-06, 31325 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Columbia University; the latest release month (2026-06) alone had 3273 records (729 violent, 1444 property, 1100 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Columbia 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: 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.