University of California San Diego: Crime & Safety

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University of California San Diego LogoF University of California San Diego is a public school in La Jolla, California with about 42,010 students and 17,630 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 San Diego is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of California San Diego 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
63
7
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
32
27
0.3%

Robbery
4
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
26
18
0.2%

Burglary
73
8
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
409
14
0.9%

Arson
6
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
29
1
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
54
8
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
3
0
0.1%

* 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 San Diego 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 San Diego campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of California San Diego, 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 IrvineUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA
Approximately 36,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Over 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1480, ACT 34 to enroll.

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

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

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

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Roughly 37,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

California State Polytechnic University PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University PomonaPomona, CA
About 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
Over 26,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

National UniversityNational UniversitySan Diego, CA
Approximately 18,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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

Other Nearby Colleges



Design Institute of San DiegoDesign Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA
Approximately 18,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego, CA
Over 13,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Alliant International University San DiegoAlliant International University San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Approximately 3,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

University of San DiegoUniversity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Roughly 8,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1210, ACT 28 to enroll.

Franciscan School of TheologyFranciscan School of TheologySan Diego, CA
More than 100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F.

Pacific College of Health and SciencePacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA
Over 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

United States UniversityUnited States UniversitySan Diego, CA
Roughly 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

California Institute of Arts & TechnologyCalifornia Institute of Arts & TechnologySan Diego, CA
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

California Miramar UniversityCalifornia Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

High Tech High Graduate School of EducationHigh Tech High Graduate School of EducationSan Diego, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+.

Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPoint Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA
Approximately 4,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

ICOHS CollegeICOHS CollegeSan Diego, CA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

California Western School of LawCalifornia Western School of LawSan Diego, CA
More than 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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