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
- Burlington Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Champlain Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 165 Incidents Reported
Champlain College reported 165 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Champlain affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,265 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,006 that works out to about 41.19 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,232 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Champlain.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 92.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.8% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 4.8% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
70.9% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 0.6% of all incidents occurred in the Burlington neighborhood surrounding the campus. 28.5% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 117 Incidents Reported
Champlain College reported 117 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,163 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,006 that works out to about 29.21 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,124 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Champlain.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 91.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.7% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 5.1% of all on-campus incidents.
Burlington Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Champlain College reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Burlington public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,661 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,006 that works out to about 0.25 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,772 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Champlain.
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.
Champlain Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 47 Incidents Reported
Champlain College reported 47 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2016. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,428 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,006 that works out to about 11.73 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,415 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Champlain.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 95.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 2.1% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.1% 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 Champlain 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 Champlain?
