Is Harold Washington College safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Harold Washington College: safety score 16/100 (grade D), ranked #94 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-10.
16/100
Grade: D · #94 of 112 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Harold Washington 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 | 430 | 1417 | 173 | 2020 |
| 2025-12 | 406 | 1334 | 123 | 1863 |
| 2026-01 | 443 | 1267 | 141 | 1851 |
| 2026-02 | 397 | 1226 | 151 | 1774 |
| 2026-03 | 551 | 1470 | 155 | 2176 |
| 2026-04 | 447 | 1328 | 157 | 1932 |
| 2026-05 | 527 | 1557 | 132 | 2216 |
| 2026-06 | 526 | 1494 | 142 | 2162 |
| 2026-07 | 535 | 1534 | 157 | 2226 |
| 2026-08 | 407 | 805 | 106 | 1318 |
| 2026-09 | 166 | 410 | 53 | 629 |
| 2026-10 | 347 | 1098 | 100 | 1545 |
Latest release: 2026-10 — 1545 records in total — violent 347, property 1098, minor 100 (+916 vs 2026-09).
Most common types: Other theft (604) · Assault (204) · Criminal damage (142) · Fraud (130) · Assault (86)
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Other universities in Chicago
- Loyola University Chicago 54 /100
- Illinois Institute of Technology 43 /100
- DePaul University 39 /100
- University of Chicago 28 /100
- University of Illinois at Chicago 22 /100
- Columbia College Chicago 18 /100
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago 17 /100
FAQs about safety at Harold Washington College
What is Harold Washington College's safety score?
Harold Washington College: 16/100 (grade D), #94 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 Harold Washington College?
In the 12 months to 2026-10, 21712 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Harold Washington College; the latest release month (2026-10) alone had 1545 records (347 violent, 1098 property, 100 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Harold Washington 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: Chicago 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.