Is University of Essex safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Essex: safety score 76/100 (grade B), ranked #31 of 127 in the UK — data through 2026-07.
76/100
Grade: B · #31 of 127 in the UK
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Essex, 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 | 161 | 117 | 117 | 395 |
| 2025-10 | 225 | 105 | 141 | 471 |
| 2025-11 | 249 | 117 | 103 | 469 |
| 2025-12 | 182 | 130 | 114 | 426 |
| 2026-01 | 220 | 93 | 139 | 452 |
| 2026-02 | 190 | 120 | 134 | 444 |
| 2026-03 | 239 | 109 | 162 | 510 |
| 2026-04 | 208 | 104 | 177 | 489 |
| 2026-05 | 235 | 78 | 172 | 485 |
| 2026-06 | 217 | 122 | 163 | 502 |
| 2026-07 | 241 | 134 | 193 | 568 |
Latest release: 2026-07 — 568 records in total — violent 241, property 134, minor 193 (+66 vs 2026-06).
Most common types: Violent crime (225) · Shoplifting (73) · Anti-social behaviour (71) · Criminal damage & arson (39) · Other theft (37)
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FAQs about safety at University of Essex
What is University of Essex's safety score?
University of Essex: 76/100 (grade B), #31 of 127 in the UK, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-07).
How many crimes are recorded near University of Essex?
In the 12 months to 2026-07, 5211 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Essex; the latest release month (2026-07) alone had 568 records (241 violent, 134 property, 193 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Essex 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: data.police.uk (UK). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-07; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) in the UK.