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: 203 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 203 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Baylor affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,789 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 17,059 that works out to about 11.90 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,788 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 4.9% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 64.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 8.9% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 22.2% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
92.1% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 7.9% of all incidents occurred in the Waco neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 187 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 187 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,770 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 17,059 that works out to about 10.96 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,917 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Baylor.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 5.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 62.6% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 9.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 22.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Waco Neighborhood Crime Stats: 16 Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported 16 safety-related incidents involving students while on Waco public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,911 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 17,059 that works out to about 0.94 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,353 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 81.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 18.8% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Baylor Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Baylor University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2018. 1,153 of the 1,937 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 17,059 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
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?
