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
- Weyers Cave Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Blue Ridge Community College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 3 Incidents Reported
Blue Ridge Community College reported 3 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Blue Ridge Community College affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,573 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,098 that works out to about 0.73 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,409 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Blue Ridge Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented none of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented none of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
33.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 33.3% of all incidents occurred in the Weyers Cave neighborhood surrounding the campus. 33.3% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Blue Ridge Community College reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,336 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,098 that works out to about 0.24 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,400 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Blue Ridge Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all on-campus incidents.
Weyers Cave Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Blue Ridge Community College reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Weyers Cave public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,561 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,098 that works out to about 0.24 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,768 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Blue Ridge Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Blue Ridge Community College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Blue Ridge Community College reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2019. Of the 1,916 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,136 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,098 that works out to about 0.24 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,348 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Blue Ridge Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none 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 Blue Ridge Community College 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 Blue Ridge Community College?
