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.
On This Page You'll Find:
- Overall Crime and Safety
- On-Campus Crime and Safety
- Jonesboro Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Arkansas State University - Main Campus Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 270 Incidents Reported
Arkansas State University - Main Campus reported 270 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Arkansas State University - Main Campus affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,899 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,930 that works out to about 19.38 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,143 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 58.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 30.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 4.4% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 7.4% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
87.4% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 12.2% of all incidents occurred in the Jonesboro neighborhood surrounding the campus. 0.4% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 236 Incidents Reported
Arkansas State University - Main Campus reported 236 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,878 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,930 that works out to about 16.94 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,184 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 64.4% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 22.5% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 5.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.1% of all on-campus incidents.
Jonesboro Neighborhood Crime Stats: 33 Incidents Reported
Arkansas State University - Main Campus reported 33 safety-related incidents involving students while on Jonesboro public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 4,062 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,930 that works out to about 2.37 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,710 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 15.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 84.8% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Arkansas State University - Main Campus reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2018. Of the 1,937 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,153 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,930 that works out to about 0.07 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,198 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 100.0% of all off-campus 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus?
