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
- Fort Collins Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Colorado State Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 1,696 Incidents Reported
Colorado State University - Fort Collins reported 1,696 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Colorado State affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,779 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 30,614 that works out to about 55.40 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,410 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Colorado State.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 86.6% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 9.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.9% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.4% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
94.0% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 1.9% of all incidents occurred in the Fort Collins neighborhood surrounding the campus. 4.1% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 1,594 Incidents Reported
Colorado State University - Fort Collins reported 1,594 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,781 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 30,614 that works out to about 52.07 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,423 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Colorado State.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 89.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 6.6% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.2% of all on-campus incidents.
Fort Collins Neighborhood Crime Stats: 33 Incidents Reported
Colorado State University - Fort Collins reported 33 safety-related incidents involving students while on Fort Collins public property near campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,669 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 30,614 that works out to about 1.08 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,130 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Colorado State.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 48.5% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 45.5% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 6.1% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Colorado State Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 69 Incidents Reported
Colorado State University - Fort Collins reported 69 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2017. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,448 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 30,614 that works out to about 2.25 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,283 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Colorado State.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 33.3% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 49.3% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 8.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.7% 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 Colorado State 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 Colorado State?
