Is University of Southern Queensland safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
University of Southern Queensland: safety score 62/100 (grade B), ranked #4 of 9 in Australia — data through 2026-08.
62/100
Grade: B · #4 of 9 in Australia
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of University of Southern Queensland, 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 | 30 | 134 | 75 | 239 |
| 2025-10 | 31 | 102 | 61 | 194 |
| 2025-11 | 24 | 100 | 57 | 181 |
| 2025-12 | 32 | 99 | 64 | 195 |
| 2026-01 | 27 | 124 | 67 | 218 |
| 2026-02 | 40 | 170 | 65 | 275 |
| 2026-03 | 28 | 142 | 62 | 232 |
| 2026-04 | 43 | 123 | 62 | 228 |
| 2026-05 | 16 | 103 | 62 | 181 |
| 2026-06 | 36 | 108 | 68 | 212 |
| 2026-07 | 22 | 96 | 47 | 165 |
| 2026-08 | 26 | 107 | 63 | 196 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 196 records in total — violent 26, property 107, minor 63 (+31 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Other theft (67) · Drug offences (28) · Traffic offences (18) · Criminal damage (16) · Assault (14)
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FAQs about safety at University of Southern Queensland
What is University of Southern Queensland's safety score?
University of Southern Queensland: 62/100 (grade B), #4 of 9 in Australia, 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 Queensland?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 2516 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of University of Southern Queensland; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 196 records (26 violent, 107 property, 63 minor).
Is it safe to walk around University of Southern Queensland 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: QPS (Darling Downs). 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 000 (emergency) or 131 444 (police assistance, non-emergency) in Australia.