California State University-San Marcos Safety & Crime Statistics 2027 – Campus Security Insights

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at California State University-San Marcos?

CSUSM has a university police and public safety operation, emergency communication procedures and ways to report incidents or request assistance. Reported campus provisions include around-the-clock patrols and emergency devices, a late-night escort option and electronically controlled residence entrances.

Students should enroll in the university's emergency notifications and learn where to find current instructions for an emergency, including evacuation or shelter guidance. Sexual misconduct can be reported through the university's designated reporting channels, with support options that differ from a police report. The federally required annual security report is the appropriate source for campus crime statistics and safety-policy details; its figures cover specified locations and reporting years rather than every experience in the surrounding community.

California State University-San Marcos Security

24h hotline
Trained security
Late night transportation
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is California State University-San Marcos? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

California State University-San Marcos Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

5 11 8 ▼0.49

Fondling

3 6 3 ▼0.18

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

1 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

0 3 3 0.18

Burglary

5 3 3 0.18

Motor vehicle theft

4 5 2 ▼0.12

Arson

1 1 0 ▼0

California State University-San Marcos VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

4 12 4 ▼0.25

Dating violence

0 0 0 0

Stalking

5 6 7 ▲0.43

California State University-San Marcos Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

2 3 3 0.18

Drug abuse

7 15 7 ▼0.43

Liquor law violation

3 6 0 ▼0

California State University-San Marcos Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

1 0 1 ▲0.06

Drug abuse

37 21 15 ▼0.92

Liquor law violation

8 5 3 ▼0.18

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.