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
- Boston Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Berklee College of Music Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 317 Incidents Reported
Berklee College of Music reported 317 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Berklee College of Music affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,497 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,289 that works out to about 59.94 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,449 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Berklee College of Music.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 89.9% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all incidents. Violence against women represented 0.9% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 9.1% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
88.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 6.6% of all incidents occurred in the Boston neighborhood surrounding the campus. 5.0% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 280 Incidents Reported
Berklee College of Music reported 280 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,479 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,289 that works out to about 52.94 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,432 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Berklee College of Music.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 97.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 1.4% of all on-campus incidents.
Boston Neighborhood Crime Stats: 21 Incidents Reported
Berklee College of Music reported 21 safety-related incidents involving students while on Boston public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,601 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,289 that works out to about 3.97 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,523 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Berklee College of Music.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 14.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 85.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Berklee College of Music Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 16 Incidents Reported
Berklee College of Music reported 16 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2016. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,317 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 5,289 that works out to about 3.03 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,319 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Berklee College of Music.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 56.2% 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 43.8% 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 Berklee College of Music 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 Berklee College of Music?
