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.
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Overall Crime Stats: 12 Incidents Reported
Brooklyn Law School reported 12 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Brooklyn Law affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,204 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,032 that works out to about 11.63 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,641 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Brooklyn Law.
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 33.3% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 16.7% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
33.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 66.7% of all incidents occurred in the Brooklyn neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 4 Incidents Reported
Brooklyn Law School reported 4 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,876 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,032 that works out to about 3.88 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,277 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Brooklyn Law.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 25.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 75.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Brooklyn Neighborhood Crime Stats: 8 Incidents Reported
Brooklyn Law School reported 8 safety-related incidents involving students while on Brooklyn public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,523 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,032 that works out to about 7.75 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,832 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Brooklyn Law.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 50.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 12.5% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 37.5% of all campus neighborhood 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 Brooklyn Law 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 Brooklyn Law?
