Is University of Pittsburgh safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Pittsburgh: safety score 58/100 (grade C), ranked #48 of 112 in the US — data through 2026-09.
58/100
Grade: C · #48 of 112 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Pittsburgh, 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 | 124 | 299 | 230 | 653 |
| 2025-12 | 88 | 293 | 257 | 638 |
| 2026-01 | 100 | 319 | 248 | 667 |
| 2026-02 | 98 | 296 | 271 | 665 |
| 2026-03 | 111 | 371 | 277 | 759 |
| 2026-04 | 171 | 490 | 354 | 1015 |
| 2026-05 | 127 | 411 | 273 | 811 |
| 2026-06 | 142 | 426 | 283 | 851 |
| 2026-07 | 137 | 422 | 322 | 881 |
| 2026-08 | 139 | 344 | 312 | 795 |
| 2026-09 | 125 | 424 | 271 | 820 |
Latest release: 2026-09 — 820 records in total — violent 125, property 424, minor 271 (+25 vs 2026-08).
Most common types: Other theft (201) · Criminal damage (131) · Other crime (125) · Non-crime incident (119) · Assault (115)
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Other universities in Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University 64 /100
FAQs about safety at University of Pittsburgh
What is University of Pittsburgh's safety score?
University of Pittsburgh: 58/100 (grade C), #48 of 112 in the US, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-09).
How many crimes are recorded near University of Pittsburgh?
In the 12 months to 2026-09, 8555 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Pittsburgh; the latest release month (2026-09) alone had 820 records (125 violent, 424 property, 271 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Pittsburgh 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: Pittsburgh PD. Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-09; 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.