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
- Bloomsburg Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Bloomsburg Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 274 Incidents Reported
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania reported 274 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Bloomsburg affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,450 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 9,737 that works out to about 28.14 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,004 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bloomsburg.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 8.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 77.7% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 4.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 9.9% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
87.6% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 7.7% of all incidents occurred in the Bloomsburg neighborhood surrounding the campus. 4.7% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 240 Incidents Reported
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania reported 240 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,418 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 9,737 that works out to about 24.65 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,033 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bloomsburg.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 9.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 77.9% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 4.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 7.9% of all on-campus incidents.
Bloomsburg Neighborhood Crime Stats: 21 Incidents Reported
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania reported 21 safety-related incidents involving students while on Bloomsburg public property near campus in 2017. 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 9,737 that works out to about 2.16 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,352 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bloomsburg.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 95.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 4.8% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Bloomsburg Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 13 Incidents Reported
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania reported 13 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2017. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,286 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 9,737 that works out to about 1.34 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,216 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bloomsburg.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 46.2% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 53.8% 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 Bloomsburg 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 Bloomsburg?
