Is University of California, Los Angeles safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of California, Los Angeles: safety score 83/100 (grade A), ranked #20 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
83/100
Grade: A · #20 of 111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 42 | 172 | 12 | 226 |
| 2025-10 | 51 | 178 | 18 | 247 |
| 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 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 49 records in total — violent 14, property 25, minor 10 (-213 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Assault (8) · Criminal damage (4) · Shoplifting (3) · Theft from vehicle (2) · Robbery (2)
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Other universities in Los Angeles
- California State University, Los Angeles 94 /100
- Loyola Marymount University 85 /100
- California State University, Northridge 80 /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: 83/100 (grade A), #20 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 University of California, Los Angeles?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 2737 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of California, Los Angeles; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 49 records (14 violent, 25 property, 10 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 2026-08; 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.