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
- Mount Pleasant Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Central Michigan Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 756 Incidents Reported
Central Michigan University reported 756 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Central Michigan affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,922 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 21,622 that works out to about 34.96 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,382 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Central Michigan.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 84.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 5.8% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 4.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 6.1% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
96.4% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 2.2% of all incidents occurred in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood surrounding the campus. 1.3% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 729 Incidents Reported
Central Michigan University reported 729 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,928 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 21,622 that works out to about 33.72 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,433 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Central Michigan.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 87.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 4.8% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 3.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 5.1% of all on-campus incidents.
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Crime Stats: 17 Incidents Reported
Central Michigan University reported 17 safety-related incidents involving students while on Mount Pleasant public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,736 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 21,622 that works out to about 0.79 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,118 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Central Michigan.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 52.9% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 35.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 11.8% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Central Michigan Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 10 Incidents Reported
Central Michigan University reported 10 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, 1,715 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 21,622 that works out to about 0.46 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,464 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Central Michigan.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 10.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 20.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 70.0% 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 Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan?
