University of California Santa Barbara: Crime & Safety

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University of California Santa Barbara LogoF University of California Santa Barbara is a public school in Santa Barbara, California with about 26,420 students and 5,070 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

According to our analysis of the government information, University of California Santa Barbara is a very dangerous place to study. 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, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of California Santa Barbara 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
2
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
48
6
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
27
2
0.3%

Robbery
3
1
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
17
2
0.2%

Burglary
81
4
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
28
1
0.3%

Arson
6
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
35
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
42
4
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
26
2
0.3%

* 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of California Santa Barbara, 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 Los AngelesUniversity of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 46,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

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

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

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

California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoCalifornia Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA
More than 22,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 29 to enroll.

California State University Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
More than 16,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 17 to enroll.

California State University BakersfieldCalifornia State University BakersfieldBakersfield, CA
More than 9,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C. ACT 19 to enroll.

California State University Channel IslandsCalifornia State University Channel IslandsCamarillo, CA
Roughly 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 21 to enroll.

Loyola Marymount UniversityLoyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA
Around 10,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1340, ACT 31 to enroll.

Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA
More than 10,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1340, ACT 30 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Fielding Graduate UniversityFielding Graduate UniversitySanta Barbara, CA
Around 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

The Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraThe Colleges of Law at Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
Over 12,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-.

Antioch University Santa BarbaraAntioch University Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Westmont CollegeWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CA
More than 1,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 1320, ACT 32 to enroll.

Pacifica Graduate InstitutePacifica Graduate InstituteCarpinteria, CA
Over 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Ventura CollegeVentura CollegeVentura, CA
Approximately 10,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Ventura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura Adult and Continuing EducationVentura, CA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Modern Beauty AcademyModern Beauty AcademyOxnard, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

CET OxnardCET OxnardOxnard, CA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Thomas Aquinas CollegeThomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA
About 600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Oxnard CollegeOxnard CollegeOxnard, CA
Over 6,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-.

Allan Hancock CollegeAllan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Approximately 10,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C.

San Joaquin Valley College Santa MariaSan Joaquin Valley College Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

CET Santa MariaCET Santa MariaSanta Maria, CA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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