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
- Davidson Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Davidson Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 376 Incidents Reported
Davidson College reported 376 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Davidson affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,775 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,843 that works out to about 204.02 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,967 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Davidson.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 93.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.3% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 0.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 4.8% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
98.4% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Davidson neighborhood surrounding the campus. 1.6% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 370 Incidents Reported
Davidson College reported 370 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,794 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,843 that works out to about 200.76 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,973 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Davidson.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 94.1% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 0.8% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 0.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 4.6% of all on-campus incidents.
Davidson Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Davidson College reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Davidson public property near campus in 2019. 2,561 of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 1,843 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Davidson Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 6 Incidents Reported
Davidson College reported 6 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, 1,630 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,843 that works out to about 3.26 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,782 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Davidson.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 33.3% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 33.3% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 16.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 16.7% 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 Davidson 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 Davidson?
