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
- Lisle Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Benedictine U Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 152 Incidents Reported
Benedictine University reported 152 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Benedictine U affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,655 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,100 that works out to about 29.80 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,429 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Benedictine U.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 29.6% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 31.6% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.3% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 37.5% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
63.2% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Lisle neighborhood surrounding the campus. 36.8% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 96 Incidents Reported
Benedictine University reported 96 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,476 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,100 that works out to about 18.82 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,262 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Benedictine U.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 46.9% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 38.5% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 2.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 12.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Lisle Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Benedictine University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Lisle 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 5,100 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Benedictine U Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 56 Incidents Reported
Benedictine University reported 56 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, 1,914 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,100 that works out to about 10.98 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,895 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Benedictine U.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 19.6% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 80.4% 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 Benedictine U 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 Benedictine U?
