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: 253 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 253 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other DePauw affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,875 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,158 that works out to about 117.24 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 4,107 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 57.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 26.5% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 3.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 12.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
83.4% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 6.7% of all incidents occurred in the Greencastle neighborhood surrounding the campus. 9.9% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 211 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 211 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,844 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,158 that works out to about 97.78 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 4,092 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 64.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 23.2% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 3.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 9.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Greencastle Neighborhood Crime Stats: 17 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 17 safety-related incidents involving students while on Greencastle public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,928 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,158 that works out to about 7.88 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 4,023 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 5.9% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 88.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 5.9% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
DePauw Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 25 Incidents Reported
DePauw University reported 25 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2018. Of the 1,937 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,859 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,158 that works out to about 11.58 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,897 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did DePauw.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 40.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 12.0% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 48.0% 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?
