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
- Greenville Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Bob Jones University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 6 Incidents Reported
Bob Jones University reported 6 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Bob Jones University affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,867 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,005 that works out to about 2.00 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,774 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bob Jones University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 16.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all incidents. Violence against women represented none of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 83.3% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
83.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 16.7% of all incidents occurred in the Greenville neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 5 Incidents Reported
Bob Jones University reported 5 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,965 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,005 that works out to about 1.66 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,967 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bob Jones University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 20.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 80.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Greenville Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Bob Jones University reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Greenville 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 3,005 that works out to about 0.33 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,838 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Bob Jones University.
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 none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 100.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Bob Jones University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Bob Jones University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2019. 1,136 of the 1,916 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 3,005 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
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 Bob Jones University 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 Bob Jones University?
