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: 172 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 172 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Drake affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,715 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,904 that works out to about 35.07 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,532 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 76.2% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 11.0% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 5.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 7.0% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
98.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 1.7% of all incidents occurred in the Des Moines neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 169 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 169 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,737 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,904 that works out to about 34.46 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,602 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 76.9% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 11.2% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 5.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 6.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Des Moines Neighborhood Crime Stats: 3 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 3 safety-related incidents involving students while on Des Moines public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,283 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,904 that works out to about 0.61 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,215 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 33.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 33.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 33.3% 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 Drake 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 Drake?
