Is University of California, Los Angeles safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of California, Los Angeles: safety score 84/100 (grade A), ranked #19 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-10.
84/100
Grade: A · #19 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, Los Angeles, 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 | 41 | 162 | 16 | 219 |
| 2025-12 | 40 | 155 | 21 | 216 |
| 2026-01 | 37 | 189 | 44 | 270 |
| 2026-02 | 57 | 166 | 23 | 246 |
| 2026-03 | 49 | 159 | 23 | 231 |
| 2026-04 | 40 | 185 | 17 | 242 |
| 2026-05 | 45 | 191 | 32 | 268 |
| 2026-06 | 35 | 204 | 22 | 261 |
| 2026-07 | 41 | 187 | 34 | 262 |
| 2026-08 | 14 | 25 | 10 | 49 |
| 2026-09 | 30 | 87 | 17 | 134 |
| 2026-10 | 23 | 70 | 22 | 115 |
Latest release: 2026-10 — 115 records in total — violent 23, property 70, minor 22 (-19 vs 2026-09).
Most common types: Other crime (10) · Motor vehicle theft (8) · Burglary (7) · Shoplifting (7) · Criminal damage (7)
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Other universities in Los Angeles
- California State University, Los Angeles 92 /100
- Loyola Marymount University 86 /100
- California State University, Northridge 81 /100
- University of Southern California 36 /100
FAQs about safety at University of California, Los Angeles
What is University of California, Los Angeles's safety score?
University of California, Los Angeles: 84/100 (grade A), #19 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, Los Angeles?
In the 12 months to 2026-10, 2513 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of California, Los Angeles; the latest release month (2026-10) alone had 115 records (23 violent, 70 property, 22 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of California, Los Angeles 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: LAPD (Los Angeles). 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.