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
- Fort Lauderdale Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 43 Incidents Reported
Broward College reported 43 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Broward College affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,021 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 40,770 that works out to about 1.05 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,612 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Broward College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 4.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 16.3% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 37.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 41.9% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
95.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 4.7% of all incidents occurred in the Fort Lauderdale neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 41 Incidents Reported
Broward College reported 41 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,069 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 40,770 that works out to about 1.01 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,883 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Broward College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 4.9% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 17.1% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 39.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 39.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Broward College reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on Fort Lauderdale public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,103 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 40,770 that works out to about 0.05 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,762 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Broward College.
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.
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 Broward 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 Broward College?
