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: 17 Incidents Reported
Cuyahoga Community College District reported 17 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Cuyahoga Community College District affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,554 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 23,913 that works out to about 0.71 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,470 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cuyahoga Community College District.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 5.9% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 29.4% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 23.5% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 41.2% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
58.8% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 41.2% of all incidents occurred in the Cleveland neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 10 Incidents Reported
Cuyahoga Community College District reported 10 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,433 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 23,913 that works out to about 0.42 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,596 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cuyahoga Community College District.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 10.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 20.0% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 20.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Cleveland Neighborhood Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
Cuyahoga Community College District reported 7 safety-related incidents involving students while on Cleveland public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,659 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 23,913 that works out to about 0.29 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,994 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Cuyahoga Community College District.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 42.9% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 28.6% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 28.6% 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 Cuyahoga Community College District 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 Cuyahoga Community College District?
