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: 34 Incidents Reported
Centenary College of Louisiana reported 34 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Centenary Louisiana affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,914 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 588 that works out to about 57.82 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,861 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Centenary Louisiana.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 26.5% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 5.9% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 11.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 55.9% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
94.1% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 5.9% of all incidents occurred in the Shreveport neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 32 Incidents Reported
Centenary College of Louisiana reported 32 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,966 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 588 that works out to about 54.42 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,877 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Centenary Louisiana.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 28.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 3.1% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 12.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 56.2% of all on-campus incidents.
Shreveport Neighborhood Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Centenary College of Louisiana reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on Shreveport 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 588 that works out to about 3.40 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,835 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Centenary Louisiana.
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 none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% 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 Centenary Louisiana 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 Centenary Louisiana?
