Is Emerson College safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Emerson College: safety score 31/100 (grade D), ranked #78 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-10.
31/100
Grade: D · #78 of 112 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Emerson College, 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 | 211 | 681 | 1383 | 2275 |
| 2025-12 | 164 | 587 | 1268 | 2019 |
| 2026-01 | 183 | 524 | 1227 | 1934 |
| 2026-02 | 150 | 511 | 1167 | 1828 |
| 2026-03 | 211 | 595 | 1400 | 2206 |
| 2026-04 | 203 | 651 | 1384 | 2238 |
| 2026-05 | 257 | 663 | 1435 | 2355 |
| 2026-06 | 237 | 688 | 1483 | 2408 |
| 2026-07 | 540 | 1507 | 3291 | 5338 |
| 2026-08 | 167 | 545 | 1199 | 1911 |
| 2026-09 | 138 | 531 | 1078 | 1747 |
| 2026-10 | 110 | 294 | 734 | 1138 |
Latest release: 2026-10 — 1138 records in total — violent 110, property 294, minor 734 (-609 vs 2026-09).
Most common types: Non-crime incident (139) · Non-crime incident (136) · Shoplifting (101) · Drug offences (66) · Assault (64)
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Other universities in Boston
- University of Massachusetts - Boston 59 /100
- Boston University 57 /100
- Bunker Hill Community College 55 /100
- Suffolk University 35 /100
- Berklee College of Music 32 /100
- Northeastern University 25 /100
FAQs about safety at Emerson College
What is Emerson College's safety score?
Emerson College: 31/100 (grade D), #78 of 112 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-10).
How many crimes are recorded near Emerson College?
In the 12 months to 2026-10, 27397 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Emerson College; the latest release month (2026-10) alone had 1138 records (110 violent, 294 property, 734 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Emerson College 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 2026-10; 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.