University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: Crime & Safety

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University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras LogoB University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a public school in San Juan, Puerto Rico with about 12,040 students and 2,310 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 numbers, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a generally safe place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "B" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences no significant crime problems.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras 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
0
0
0.0%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
4
0
0.2%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
7
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
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 Puerto Rico Rio Piedras 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 Puerto Rico Rio Piedras campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras, 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 Puerto Rico MayaguezUniversity of Puerto Rico MayaguezMayaguez, PR
About 11,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Universidad Ana G. Mendez GuraboUniversidad Ana G. Mendez GuraboGurabo, PR
More than 10,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico PoncePontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico PoncePonce, PR
Over 5,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

University of Puerto Rico CayeyUniversity of Puerto Rico CayeyCayey, PR
Around 2,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Universidad Ana G. Mendez CupeyUniversidad Ana G. Mendez CupeySan Juan, PR
Around 6,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Universidad del Sagrado CorazonUniversidad del Sagrado CorazonSanturce, PR
Around 4,300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico MetroInter American University of Puerto Rico MetroSan Juan, PR
Around 5,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Universidad Ana G. Mendez CarolinaUniversidad Ana G. Mendez CarolinaCarolina, PR
Approximately 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico San GermanInter American University of Puerto Rico San GermanSan German, PR
Roughly 3,300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico AreciboInter American University of Puerto Rico AreciboArecibo, PR
Over 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Other Nearby Colleges



Seminario Evangelico de Puerto RicoSeminario Evangelico de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero RiosProfessional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero RiosHato Rey, PR
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

EDP University of Puerto Rico San JuanEDP University of Puerto Rico San JuanSan Juan, PR
About 1,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Century College San JuanCentury College San JuanSan Juan, PR
Over 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

ICPR Junior CollegeICPR Junior CollegeHato Rey, PR
Around 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

CEM College San JuanCEM College San JuanSan Juan, PR
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Escuela Hotelera de San JuanEscuela Hotelera de San JuanHato Rey, PR
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Dewey University Hato ReyDewey University Hato ReyHato Rey, PR
More than 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Liceo de Arte y TecnologiaLiceo de Arte y TecnologiaSan Juan, PR
About 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto RicoUniversidad Politecnica de Puerto RicoHato Rey, PR
Over 4,300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

University of Puerto Rico Medical SciencesUniversity of Puerto Rico Medical SciencesSan Juan, PR
More than 2,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico Recinto de San JuanInstituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico Recinto de San JuanSan Juan, PR
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Colegio Universitario de San JuanColegio Universitario de San JuanSan Juan, PR
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of LawInter American University of Puerto Rico School of LawSan Juan, PR
Around 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Antilles School of Technical CareersAntilles School of Technical CareersSan Juan, PR
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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