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
- Greencastle Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (DePauw Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 330 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 330 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other DePauw affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,511 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,265 that works out to about 145.70 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,719 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 78.5% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 9.7% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 10.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
80.6% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 5.5% of all incidents occurred in the Greencastle neighborhood surrounding the campus. 13.9% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 266 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 266 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,464 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,265 that works out to about 117.44 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,689 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 84.6% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 6.4% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 0.4% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.6% of all on-campus incidents.
Greencastle Neighborhood Crime Stats: 18 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 18 safety-related incidents involving students while on Greencastle public property near campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,578 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,265 that works out to about 7.95 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,649 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 72.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 27.8% 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.
DePauw Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 46 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 46 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, 1,427 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,265 that works out to about 20.31 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,439 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 45.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 21.7% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 6.5% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 26.1% 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 DePauw 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 DePauw?
