University of California Los Angeles: Crime & Safety

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University of California Los Angeles LogoF University of California Los Angeles is a public school in Los Angeles, California with about 46,430 students and 27,020 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 information, University of California Los Angeles is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of California Los Angeles 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
65
29
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
70
24
0.4%

Robbery
6
3
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
31
14
0.2%

Burglary
197
107
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
102
34
0.4%

Arson
10
3
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
29
7
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
173
52
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of California Los Angeles 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 University of California Los Angeles campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of California Los Angeles, 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 Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Approximately 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1480, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of California IrvineUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA
More than 36,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of California Santa BarbaraUniversity of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Approximately 26,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

California State University Long BeachCalifornia State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA
Approximately 39,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of California RiversideUniversity of California RiversideRiverside, CA
Roughly 26,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

California State University NorthridgeCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
Roughly 37,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

California State University FullertonCalifornia State University FullertonFullerton, CA
Roughly 40,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

California State Polytechnic University PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University PomonaPomona, CA
Approximately 27,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

California State University Los AngelesCalifornia State University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Approximately 26,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

California State University San BernardinoCalifornia State University San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA
About 19,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. ACT 18 to enroll.

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Around 2,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 970, ACT 21 to enroll.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Beverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills Design InstituteBeverly Hills, CA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineEmperor's College of Traditional Oriental MedicineSanta Monica, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica CollegeSanta Monica, CA
Approximately 22,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolPardee RAND Graduate SchoolSanta Monica, CA
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineYo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los AngelesAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

West Los Angeles CollegeWest Los Angeles CollegeCulver City, CA
About 8,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Casa Loma College Los AngelesCasa Loma College Los AngelesSherman Oaks, CA
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Over 900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Los Angeles Film SchoolLos Angeles Film SchoolHollywood, CA
Roughly 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

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About 900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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