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
- Bethany Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Bethany College West Virginia Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 33 Incidents Reported
Bethany College West Virginia reported 33 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Bethany College West Virginia affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,898 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 628 that works out to about 52.55 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,799 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bethany College West Virginia.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 42.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 3.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 15.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 39.4% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
97.0% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Bethany neighborhood surrounding the campus. 3.0% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 32 Incidents Reported
Bethany College West Virginia reported 32 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,966 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 628 that works out to about 50.96 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,829 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bethany College West Virginia.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 43.8% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 3.1% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 15.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 37.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Bethany Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Bethany College West Virginia reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Bethany 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 628 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Bethany College West Virginia Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Bethany College West Virginia reported 1 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, 1,153 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 628 that works out to about 1.59 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,712 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bethany College West Virginia.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none 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 100.0% 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 Bethany College West Virginia 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 Bethany College West Virginia?
