Is University of Alberta safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Alberta: safety score 27/100 (grade D), ranked #17 of 23 in Canada — data through 2026-08.
27/100
Grade: D · #17 of 23 in Canada
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Alberta, 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 | 106 | 117 | 557 | 780 |
| 2025-10 | 103 | 131 | 579 | 813 |
| 2025-11 | 93 | 89 | 578 | 760 |
| 2025-12 | 81 | 89 | 575 | 745 |
| 2026-01 | 79 | 75 | 489 | 643 |
| 2026-02 | 89 | 73 | 454 | 616 |
| 2026-03 | 103 | 93 | 462 | 658 |
| 2026-04 | 86 | 91 | 491 | 668 |
| 2026-05 | 112 | 96 | 573 | 781 |
| 2026-06 | 83 | 93 | 602 | 778 |
| 2026-07 | 133 | 95 | 711 | 939 |
| 2026-08 | 42 | 50 | 225 | 317 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 317 records in total — violent 42, property 50, minor 225 (-622 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Property crime (177) · Criminal damage (50) · Violent crime (41) · Vehicle crime (15) · Public order offences (11)
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Other universities in Edmonton
- Concordia University of Edmonton 55 /100
- MacEwan University 5 /100
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 0 /100
FAQs about safety at University of Alberta
What is University of Alberta's safety score?
University of Alberta: 27/100 (grade D), #17 of 23 in Canada, 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 of Alberta?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 8498 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Alberta; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 317 records (42 violent, 50 property, 225 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Alberta 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: Edmonton Police Service (EPS). 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 Canada.