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
- La Mirada Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Biola Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 65 Incidents Reported
Biola University reported 65 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Biola affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,884 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,227 that works out to about 10.44 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,452 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Biola.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 36.9% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 12.3% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 10.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 40.0% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
47.7% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 4.6% of all incidents occurred in the La Mirada neighborhood surrounding the campus. 47.7% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 31 Incidents Reported
Biola University reported 31 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,649 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,227 that works out to about 4.98 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,317 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Biola.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 61.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 3.2% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 9.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 25.8% of all on-campus incidents.
La Mirada Neighborhood Crime Stats: 3 Incidents Reported
Biola University reported 3 safety-related incidents involving students while on La Mirada public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,072 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,227 that works out to about 0.48 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,898 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Biola.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 33.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 66.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Biola Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 31 Incidents Reported
Biola University reported 31 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, 1,393 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,227 that works out to about 4.98 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,365 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Biola.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 16.1% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 22.6% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 9.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 51.6% 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 Biola 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 Biola?
