GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

College Campus Safety Statistics

College campus safety statistics indicate the frequency of crimes such as assault, theft, and drug violations on campuses, helping to inform safety measures and policies.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore a wide range of statistics related to college campus safety in the United States. From the underreporting of hate crimes and sexual assaults to the prevalence of property crimes and alcohol-related incidents, these numbers shed light on the challenges that students and authorities face in ensuring a safe and secure campus environment.

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"In the US, only 46% of hate crimes are reported in colleges."

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"Sexual assault is the most underreported crime on college campuses."

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"Roughly 1 in 5 women experience sexual assault while in college."

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"FBI data shows that arson is the most common crime on college grounds."

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"Around 80% of campus crimes are property crimes."

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"50% of students reported drinking is a major problem on their campus."

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"90% of sexual assault victims at colleges do not report the assault."

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"Only around 20% of female student victims, ages 18-24, report to law enforcement."

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"4% of college students reported they experienced stalking since entering college."

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"A campus with 10,000 students could experience as many as 350 fires per year."

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"An estimated 80% of all college crime involves alcohol."

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"Campus law enforcement agencies have sworn officers who have the same police powers as their city counterparts."

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"More than 38,000 reported crimes occurred on U.S. college campuses in one year."

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"Only 30% of students could locate a campus emergency phone."

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"Only 15% of campus sexual assault victims aged 18-24 reported to police."

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"Drug law violation arrests on college campuses have decreased by 35% nationally since 2012."

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"In one survey, only 21% of LGBTQ+ victims of intimate partner violence received help from a campus official."

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"Residential facilities are where most crimes take place on college campuses."

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"Robberies made up about 9% of all crimes reported by colleges and universities in recent data."

Overall, the statistics presented highlight concerning trends regarding campus safety in colleges across the United States. From the underreporting of hate crimes and sexual assaults to the prevalence of property crimes and substance abuse issues, it is clear that there are significant challenges in ensuring the safety and well-being of students on campus. The data also underscores the importance of improving reporting mechanisms, increasing awareness of resources available to victims, and implementing proactive measures to prevent crimes such as arson, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Collaboration between campus law enforcement, students, faculty, and community organizations is crucial in creating a safer environment for all individuals on college campuses.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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