The University of Chicago has both a police department (UCPD) and the Department of Safety and Security on campus. Both located at 6054 South Drexel Ave, they provide daily crime and fire logs to the community and are active both on campus and in Chicago.

The UCPD is happy to offer safety presentations to the school and the surrounding Chicago area. They also regularly patrol the campus on a 24/7 basis.

The Department of Safety and Security provides regular updates on travel, parking, traffic, and more on their website. Students can visit the department for tips on staying safe, bike registration, and laptop security.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2021 2022 2023 
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.2810

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2021 2022 2023 
Rape735
Robbery012
Burglary594
Motor Vehicle Theft6418
Arson201
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2021 2022 2023 
Rape425
Burglary152
Arson101

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