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
- Charleston Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (EIU Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 300 Incidents Reported
Eastern Illinois University reported 300 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other EIU affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,478 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,520 that works out to about 35.21 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,141 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did EIU.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 87.0% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.7% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 2.7% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.7% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
99.7% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 0.3% of all incidents occurred in the Charleston neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 299 Incidents Reported
Eastern Illinois University reported 299 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,492 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,520 that works out to about 35.09 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,221 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did EIU.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 87.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 1.7% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 2.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.4% of all on-campus incidents.
Charleston Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Eastern Illinois University reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Charleston public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,661 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 8,520 that works out to about 0.12 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,684 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did EIU.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 100.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
EIU Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Eastern Illinois University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2016. 787 of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 8,520 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
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 EIU 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 EIU?
