Is University of California, Berkeley safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of California, Berkeley: safety score 75/100 (grade B), ranked #29 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-10.
75/100
Grade: B · #29 of 112 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of California, Berkeley, 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 | 49 | 230 | 43 | 322 |
| 2025-12 | 35 | 214 | 44 | 293 |
| 2026-01 | 45 | 226 | 37 | 308 |
| 2026-02 | 46 | 227 | 46 | 319 |
| 2026-03 | 46 | 234 | 51 | 331 |
| 2026-04 | 59 | 202 | 56 | 317 |
| 2026-05 | 41 | 214 | 36 | 291 |
| 2026-06 | 50 | 201 | 46 | 297 |
| 2026-07 | 36 | 216 | 64 | 316 |
| 2026-08 | 24 | 128 | 32 | 184 |
| 2026-09 | 54 | 167 | 38 | 259 |
| 2026-10 | 49 | 161 | 48 | 258 |
Latest release: 2026-10 — 258 records in total — violent 49, property 161, minor 48 (-1 vs 2026-09).
Most common types: Other theft (60) · Public order offences (28) · Assault (22) · Burglary (18) · Other theft (18)
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Other universities in Berkeley
- Berkeley City College 59 /100
FAQs about safety at University of California, Berkeley
What is University of California, Berkeley's safety score?
University of California, Berkeley: 75/100 (grade B), #29 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 University of California, Berkeley?
In the 12 months to 2026-10, 3495 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of California, Berkeley; the latest release month (2026-10) alone had 258 records (49 violent, 161 property, 48 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of California, Berkeley 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: Berkeley 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.