Is University of Chicago safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Chicago: safety score 29/100 (grade D), ranked #79 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
29/100
Grade: D · #79 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Chicago, 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 | 555 | 714 | 190 | 1459 |
| 2025-10 | 514 | 871 | 160 | 1545 |
| 2025-11 | 527 | 810 | 117 | 1454 |
| 2025-12 | 433 | 820 | 112 | 1365 |
| 2026-01 | 504 | 667 | 153 | 1324 |
| 2026-02 | 472 | 603 | 155 | 1230 |
| 2026-03 | 552 | 756 | 183 | 1491 |
| 2026-04 | 574 | 678 | 165 | 1417 |
| 2026-05 | 594 | 795 | 177 | 1566 |
| 2026-06 | 586 | 801 | 160 | 1547 |
| 2026-07 | 617 | 780 | 167 | 1564 |
| 2026-08 | 407 | 511 | 124 | 1042 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 1042 records in total — violent 407, property 511, minor 124 (-522 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Assault (237) · Other theft (161) · Criminal damage (134) · Motor vehicle theft (111) · Assault (93)
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Other universities in Chicago
- Loyola University Chicago 55 /100
- Illinois Institute of Technology 45 /100
- DePaul University 38 /100
- University of Illinois at Chicago 24 /100
- Columbia College Chicago 22 /100
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago 21 /100
- Harold Washington College 20 /100
FAQs about safety at University of Chicago
What is University of Chicago's safety score?
University of Chicago: 29/100 (grade D), #79 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 Chicago?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 17004 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Chicago; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 1042 records (407 violent, 511 property, 124 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Chicago 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: Chicago PD. 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.