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
- Waco Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Baylor Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 215 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 215 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Baylor affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,361 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,787 that works out to about 12.81 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,545 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Baylor.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 7.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 53.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 14.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 25.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
95.8% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 3.7% of all incidents occurred in the Waco neighborhood surrounding the campus. 0.5% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 206 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 206 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,366 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,787 that works out to about 12.27 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,654 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Baylor.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 7.8% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 51.9% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 14.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 25.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Waco Neighborhood Crime Stats: 8 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 8 safety-related incidents involving students while on Waco public property near campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,381 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,787 that works out to about 0.48 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,895 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Baylor.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 87.5% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 12.5% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Baylor Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2017. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 787 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,787 that works out to about 0.06 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 801 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Baylor.
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 Baylor 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 Baylor?
