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
- Bellevue Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Bellevue University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 127 Incidents Reported
Bellevue University reported 127 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Bellevue University affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,567 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,655 that works out to about 14.67 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,933 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bellevue University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 15.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 33.9% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 28.3% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 22.0% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
18.1% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 24.4% of all incidents occurred in the Bellevue neighborhood surrounding the campus. 57.5% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 23 Incidents Reported
Bellevue University reported 23 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,808 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,655 that works out to about 2.66 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,259 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bellevue University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 65.2% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 13.0% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 21.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Bellevue Neighborhood Crime Stats: 31 Incidents Reported
Bellevue University reported 31 safety-related incidents involving students while on Bellevue public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 4,055 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,655 that works out to about 3.58 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,858 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bellevue University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 48.4% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 51.6% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Bellevue University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 73 Incidents Reported
Bellevue University reported 73 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, 1,917 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,655 that works out to about 8.43 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,880 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bellevue University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 6.8% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 34.2% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 49.3% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 9.6% 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 Bellevue University 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 Bellevue University?
