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
- Golden Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Mines Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 176 Incidents Reported
Colorado School of Mines reported 176 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Mines affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,554 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,325 that works out to about 27.83 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,212 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Mines.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 44.9% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 35.8% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 8.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 11.4% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
76.7% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 4.0% of all incidents occurred in the Golden neighborhood surrounding the campus. 19.3% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 135 Incidents Reported
Colorado School of Mines reported 135 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,468 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,325 that works out to about 21.34 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,164 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Mines.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 57.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 35.6% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 0.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 6.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Golden Neighborhood Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
Colorado School of Mines reported 7 safety-related incidents involving students while on Golden public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,474 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,325 that works out to about 1.11 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,257 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Mines.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 28.6% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 71.4% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Mines Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 34 Incidents Reported
Colorado School of Mines reported 34 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, 1,850 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,325 that works out to about 5.38 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,834 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Mines.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 29.4% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 38.2% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 32.4% 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 Mines 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 Mines?
