Can High Reported Crime Be A Good Sign?
Nearly 1/3 of the colleges we analyzed either did not report crime or reported no incidents of crime. Zero incidents of reported crime may be nice to see, but it does not necessarily mean the school is safer, as it could indicate lax reporting. Higher incidents of reported crime could mean the school is stricter about law enforcement and reporting. Remember, just because incidents are not reported does not mean they do not happen.
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Overall Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
American Baptist Seminary of the West reported 7 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other ABSW Berkeley affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,188 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 73 that works out to about 95.89 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,631 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did ABSW Berkeley.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented none of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 71.4% of all incidents. Violence against women represented none of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 28.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
14.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 85.7% of all incidents occurred in the Berkeley neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
American Baptist Seminary of the West reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 887 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 73 that works out to about 13.70 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,708 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did ABSW Berkeley.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 100.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Berkeley Neighborhood Crime Stats: 6 Incidents Reported
American Baptist Seminary of the West reported 6 safety-related incidents involving students while on Berkeley public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,284 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 73 that works out to about 82.19 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,776 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did ABSW Berkeley.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 83.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 16.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Important Questions to Ask About Safety
- Even in low-crime areas, students still run the risk of encountering violence and unsafe situations. What kind of policies does ABSW Berkeley have in place to protect students or help students who are victims of crimes?
- How secure are the dorm rooms and other buildings? Would a break in be easy for an intruder?
- What kind of punishments or penalties are in place for students accused of or convicted of crimes?
- One way a student may feel more comfortable might be to take a self-defense or safety class. Are there classes like this offered at ABSW Berkeley?
