University of Houston: Crime & Safety

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University of Houston LogoD University of Houston is a public school in Houston, Texas with about 46,700 students and 5,510 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 data, University of Houston is a relatively dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses, aggravated assaults, and autothefts.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Houston 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
29
1
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
9
0
0.1%

Robbery
15
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
20
0
0.2%

Burglary
97
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
71
0
0.4%

Arson
1
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
8
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
28
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
81
0
0.4%

* 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 Houston 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 Houston campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Houston, 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

Texas A & M University College StationTexas A & M University College StationCollege Station, TX
Over 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

Lamar UniversityLamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
About 16,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 910, ACT 17 to enroll.

University of Houston DowntownUniversity of Houston DowntownHouston, TX
More than 14,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+. ACT 18 to enroll.

Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
Over 21,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 21 to enroll.

Rice UniversityRice UniversityHouston, TX
About 8,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of Houston Clear LakeUniversity of Houston Clear LakeHouston, TX
More than 8,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
About 9,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 910, ACT 19 to enroll.

Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern UniversityHouston, TX
Approximately 8,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 870, ACT 17 to enroll.

University of St Thomas HoustonUniversity of St Thomas HoustonHouston, TX
Approximately 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1130, ACT 27 to enroll.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX
Around 5,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

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Houston Community CollegeHouston Community CollegeHouston, TX
Approximately 48,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

South Texas College of Law HoustonSouth Texas College of Law HoustonHouston, TX
About 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Elite Welding AcademyElite Welding AcademyHouston, TX
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Baylor College of MedicineBaylor College of MedicineHouston, TX
About 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX
More than 400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with nonforcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F.

College of Health Care ProfessionsCollege of Health Care ProfessionsHouston, TX
Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance HoustonAviation Institute of Maintenance HoustonHouston, TX
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Vet Tech Institute of HoustonVet Tech Institute of HoustonHouston, TX
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Houston Training SchoolHouston Training SchoolHouston, TX
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Interactive College of Technology PasadenaInteractive College of Technology PasadenaPasadena, TX
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Culinary InstituteCulinary InstituteHouston, TX
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

College of Biblical Studies HoustonCollege of Biblical Studies HoustonHouston, TX
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

School of Automotive Machinists & TechnologySchool of Automotive Machinists & TechnologyHouston, TX
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

The College of Health Care Professions Southwest HoustonThe College of Health Care Professions Southwest HoustonHouston, TX
About 800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Houston Baptist UniversityHouston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX
More than 4,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 1120, ACT 24 to enroll.

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