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
- Belmont Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Belmont Abbey College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 217 Incidents Reported
Belmont Abbey College reported 217 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Belmont Abbey College affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,820 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,555 that works out to about 139.55 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 4,138 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Belmont Abbey College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 89.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 5.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 3.7% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
94.5% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Belmont neighborhood surrounding the campus. 5.5% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 205 Incidents Reported
Belmont Abbey College reported 205 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,827 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,555 that works out to about 131.83 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 4,141 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Belmont Abbey College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 91.2% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 3.4% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 3.9% of all on-campus incidents.
Belmont Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Belmont Abbey College reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Belmont public property near campus in 2018. 2,745 of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 1,555 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Belmont Abbey College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 12 Incidents Reported
Belmont Abbey College reported 12 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, 1,770 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,555 that works out to about 7.72 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,875 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Belmont Abbey College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 58.3% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 33.3% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 8.3% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none 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 Belmont Abbey College 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 Belmont Abbey College?
