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
- Des Moines Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Drake Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 208 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 208 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Drake affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,343 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,991 that works out to about 41.68 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,239 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 73.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 8.2% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 3.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 14.9% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
84.1% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 11.1% of all incidents occurred in the Des Moines neighborhood surrounding the campus. 4.8% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 175 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 175 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,307 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,991 that works out to about 35.06 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,220 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 82.9% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 2.3% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 3.4% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 11.4% of all on-campus incidents.
Des Moines Neighborhood Crime Stats: 23 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 23 safety-related incidents involving students while on Des Moines public property near campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,611 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,991 that works out to about 4.61 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,553 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 21.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 52.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 26.1% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Drake Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 10 Incidents Reported
Drake University reported 10 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, 1,255 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,991 that works out to about 2.00 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,268 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Drake.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 20.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 10.0% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 20.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% 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 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?
