Is University of Hamburg safe? Safety score & official area statistics 2026

Area-level official statistics

University of Hamburg: safety score 33/100 (grade D), ranked #47 of 61 in Germany, from official area-level statistics — data through 2025-12. Not directly comparable with point-based rankings.

Area-level official statistics

This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level crime data (LGA for Australia, census metropolitan area for Canada, police agency jurisdiction for the US, district / Landkreis for Germany, commune for France, ward/city for Tokyo, metropolitan province for South Korea). The score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents within the same statistical pool — it is not directly comparable with point-based rankings. Counts cover the whole administrative area, not the campus surroundings, and are published with a lag of a few months.

33/100

Grade: D · #47 of 61 in Germany

Weighted rate / 100k residents
17478.7
Data through
2025-12
Data sources
German BKA PKS (district-level statistics)

Official area statistics — recent periods

Area-level official counts for University of Hamburg's administrative area (local government area in Australia, census metropolitan area in Canada, police agency jurisdiction in the US) — the whole area, not the campus surroundings. Publishing cycles differ by source (monthly, quarterly or annual) and figures lag by a few months.

Period Violent Property Minor Total
2021-12 679211525121669 143712
2022-12 757713249824764 164839
2023-12 838214767526334 182391
2024-12 898514132121319 171625
2025-12 850713056821881 160956

Latest release: 2025-12 — 160956 records in total — violent 8507, property 130568, minor 21881.

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FAQs about safety at University of Hamburg

What is University of Hamburg's safety score?

University of Hamburg: 33/100 (grade D), #47 of 61 in Germany. This region publishes area-level counts rather than point-level data, so the score ranks universities by weighted incidents per 100,000 residents in a dedicated area-statistics pool (data through 2025-12). It is not directly comparable with point-based rankings.

How many crimes are recorded near University of Hamburg?

For the latest published period (2025-12), 160956 incidents were officially recorded across University of Hamburg's administrative area (8507 violent, 130568 property, 21881 minor). These are area-wide official counts, not crimes near campus.

Is it safe to walk around University of Hamburg 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: German BKA PKS (district-level statistics). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2025-12; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 112 (fire/ambulance, EU-wide) or 110 (police) in Germany.