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
- Los Angeles Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Cal State LA Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 285 Incidents Reported
California State University - Los Angeles reported 285 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Cal State LA affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,713 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,036 that works out to about 10.17 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,562 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cal State LA.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 81.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 7.4% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 10.2% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
99.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Los Angeles neighborhood surrounding the campus. 0.7% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 283 Incidents Reported
California State University - Los Angeles reported 283 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,725 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,036 that works out to about 10.09 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,713 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cal State LA.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 82.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.1% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 7.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 9.9% of all on-campus incidents.
Los Angeles Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
California State University - Los Angeles reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Los Angeles public property near campus in 2019. 2,561 of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 28,036 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Cal State LA Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
California State University - Los Angeles reported 2 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, 1,366 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,036 that works out to about 0.07 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,183 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cal State LA.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 50.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% 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 Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA?
