Is University College London safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University College London: safety score 2/100 (grade D), ranked #124 of 127 in the UK — data through 2026-08.
2/100
Grade: D · #124 of 127 in the UK
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University College London, 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 | 1960 | 6262 | 3341 | 11563 |
| 2025-12 | 1974 | 6289 | 3312 | 11575 |
| 2026-01 | 1795 | 4569 | 3090 | 9454 |
| 2026-02 | 1656 | 4368 | 3019 | 9043 |
| 2026-03 | 1859 | 4366 | 3362 | 9587 |
| 2026-04 | 1835 | 4297 | 3715 | 9847 |
| 2026-05 | 2053 | 4034 | 3798 | 9885 |
| 2026-06 | 2018 | 4248 | 3665 | 9931 |
| 2026-07 | 2203 | 4474 | 4124 | 10801 |
| 2026-08 | 1955 | 3865 | 3994 | 9814 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 9814 records in total — violent 1955, property 3865, minor 3994 (-987 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other theft (1586) · Violent crime (1576) · Shoplifting (1552) · Anti-social behaviour (1532) · Theft from the person (1424)
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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 University College London
What is University College London's safety score?
University College London: 2/100 (grade D), #124 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 University College London?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 101500 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University College London; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 9814 records (1955 violent, 3865 property, 3994 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University College London 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: 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.