Is London School of Economics and Political Science safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
London School of Economics and Political Science: safety score 0/100 (grade D), ranked #127 of 127 in the UK — data through 2026-08.
0/100
Grade: D · #127 of 127 in the UK
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of London School of Economics and Political Science, 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 | 2187 | 6897 | 3494 | 12578 |
| 2025-12 | 2217 | 7117 | 3526 | 12860 |
| 2026-01 | 1968 | 5219 | 3247 | 10434 |
| 2026-02 | 1777 | 4923 | 3229 | 9929 |
| 2026-03 | 1974 | 4937 | 3469 | 10380 |
| 2026-04 | 1911 | 4872 | 3879 | 10662 |
| 2026-05 | 2178 | 4515 | 3860 | 10553 |
| 2026-06 | 2160 | 4880 | 3735 | 10775 |
| 2026-07 | 2355 | 5103 | 4172 | 11630 |
| 2026-08 | 2098 | 4534 | 3998 | 10630 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 10630 records in total — violent 2098, property 4534, minor 3998 (-1000 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other theft (1869) · Theft from the person (1775) · Violent crime (1682) · Shoplifting (1559) · Anti-social behaviour (1519)
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Other universities in London
- Middlesex University 83 /100
- St Mary's University, Twickenham 75 /100
- University of Roehampton 73 /100
- Brunel University of London 63 /100
- Kingston University 58 /100
- University of West London 46 /100
- Richmond American University London 39 /100
- University of East London 33 /100
FAQs about safety at London School of Economics and Political Science
What is London School of Economics and Political Science's safety score?
London School of Economics and Political Science: 0/100 (grade D), #127 of 127 in the UK, 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 110431 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of London School of Economics and Political Science; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 10630 records (2098 violent, 4534 property, 3998 minor).
Is it safe to walk around London School of Economics and Political Science 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?
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Data: data.police.uk (UK). 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 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) in the UK.