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
- Carson Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (California State University - Dominguez Hills Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 107 Incidents Reported
California State University - Dominguez Hills reported 107 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other California State University - Dominguez Hills affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,309 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,732 that works out to about 6.40 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,322 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did California State University - Dominguez Hills.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 19.6% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 17.8% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 10.3% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 52.3% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
46.7% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 14.0% of all incidents occurred in the Carson neighborhood surrounding the campus. 39.3% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 50 Incidents Reported
California State University - Dominguez Hills reported 50 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,996 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,732 that works out to about 2.99 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,172 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did California State University - Dominguez Hills.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 42.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 16.0% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 14.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 28.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Carson Neighborhood Crime Stats: 15 Incidents Reported
California State University - Dominguez Hills reported 15 safety-related incidents involving students while on Carson public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,705 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,732 that works out to about 0.90 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,167 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did California State University - Dominguez Hills.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 26.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 73.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
California State University - Dominguez Hills Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 42 Incidents Reported
California State University - Dominguez Hills reported 42 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, 1,869 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 16,732 that works out to about 2.51 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,762 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did California State University - Dominguez Hills.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 16.7% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 9.5% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 73.8% 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 California State University - Dominguez Hills 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 California State University - Dominguez Hills?
