Is University of Southern California safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Southern California: safety score 36/100 (grade D), ranked #71 of 111 in the US — data through 2026-08.
36/100
Grade: D · #71 of 111 in the US
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Southern California, 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 | 432 | 665 | 282 | 1379 |
| 2025-10 | 382 | 670 | 249 | 1301 |
| 2025-11 | 385 | 637 | 286 | 1308 |
| 2025-12 | 390 | 565 | 261 | 1216 |
| 2026-01 | 438 | 670 | 354 | 1462 |
| 2026-02 | 388 | 575 | 294 | 1257 |
| 2026-03 | 474 | 623 | 328 | 1425 |
| 2026-04 | 463 | 678 | 325 | 1466 |
| 2026-05 | 413 | 593 | 276 | 1282 |
| 2026-06 | 435 | 612 | 242 | 1289 |
| 2026-07 | 458 | 606 | 294 | 1358 |
| 2026-08 | 128 | 135 | 68 | 331 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 331 records in total — violent 128, property 135, minor 68 (-1027 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Assault (27) · Criminal damage (23) · Motor vehicle theft (21) · Other crime (15) · Non-crime incident (15)
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FAQs about safety at University of Southern California
What is University of Southern California's safety score?
University of Southern California: 36/100 (grade D), #71 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 Southern California?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 15074 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Southern California; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 331 records (128 violent, 135 property, 68 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Southern California 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.