Stanford University: Crime & Safety

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Stanford University LogoF Stanford University is a private not-for-profit school in Stanford, California with about 18,280 students and 18,090 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government data, Stanford University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Stanford University #49 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses, aggravated assaults, and autothefts.

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Criminal Offenses at Stanford University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
79
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
56
0
0.5%

Robbery
7
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
57
1
0.5%

Burglary
96
2
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
184
11
0.8%

Arson
5
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
14
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
36
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
7
0
0.2%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Stanford University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of Stanford University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Stanford University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of California BerkeleyUniversity of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Over 45,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1420, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of California DavisUniversity of California DavisDavis, CA
More than 39,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 29 to enroll.

San Jose State UniversitySan Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
Approximately 35,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 23 to enroll.

California State University SacramentoCalifornia State University SacramentoSacramento, CA
Roughly 31,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
Over 19,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
About 25,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

California State University East BayCalifornia State University East BayHayward, CA
Over 13,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. ACT 19 to enroll.

University of California MercedUniversity of California MercedMerced, CA
Over 9,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1030, ACT 22 to enroll.

California State University StanislausCalifornia State University StanislausTurlock, CA
About 10,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA
More than 9,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 31 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Menlo CollegeMenlo CollegeAtherton, CA
Around 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1010, ACT 22 to enroll.

Sofia UniversitySofia UniversityPalo Alto, CA
Around 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Palo Alto UniversityPalo Alto UniversityPalo Alto, CA
More than 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Foothill CollegeFoothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA
About 12,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

Canada CollegeCanada CollegeRedwood City, CA
More than 5,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Notre Dame de Namur UniversityNotre Dame de Namur UniversityBelmont, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. SAT 920, ACT 19 to enroll.

University of East West MedicineUniversity of East West MedicineSunnyvale, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

De Anza CollegeDe Anza CollegeCupertino, CA
Approximately 16,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Mission CollegeMission CollegeSanta Clara, CA
Over 5,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-.

Gurnick Academy of Medical ArtsGurnick Academy of Medical ArtsSan Mateo, CA
Around 2,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Institute for Business and TechnologyInstitute for Business and TechnologySanta Clara, CA
More than 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C+.

College of San MateoCollege of San MateoSan Mateo, CA
Over 7,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

University of Silicon ValleyUniversity of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA
Roughly 400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D.

Unitek CollegeUnitek CollegeFremont, CA
About 4,900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance FremontAviation Institute of Maintenance FremontFremont, CA
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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