Is Massachusetts Institute of Technology safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: safety score 42/100 (grade C), ranked #65 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
42/100
Grade: C · #65 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 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 | 153 | 555 | 871 | 1579 |
| 2025-10 | 150 | 513 | 909 | 1572 |
| 2025-11 | 139 | 501 | 904 | 1544 |
| 2025-12 | 123 | 418 | 848 | 1389 |
| 2026-01 | 131 | 355 | 800 | 1286 |
| 2026-02 | 111 | 379 | 765 | 1255 |
| 2026-03 | 129 | 431 | 853 | 1413 |
| 2026-04 | 136 | 471 | 866 | 1473 |
| 2026-05 | 171 | 460 | 887 | 1518 |
| 2026-06 | 171 | 485 | 958 | 1614 |
| 2026-07 | 383 | 1088 | 2103 | 3574 |
| 2026-08 | 119 | 399 | 771 | 1289 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 1289 records in total — violent 119, property 399, minor 771 (-2285 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Shoplifting (151) · Non-crime incident (126) · Non-crime incident (122) · Drug offences (67) · Non-crime incident (63)
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Other universities in Cambridge
- Harvard University 93 /100
FAQs about safety at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
What is Massachusetts Institute of Technology's safety score?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 42/100 (grade C), #65 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 19506 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 1289 records (119 violent, 399 property, 771 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 2026-08; 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.