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
- La Grande Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Eastern Oregon University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 214 Incidents Reported
Eastern Oregon University reported 214 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Eastern Oregon University affiliated properties in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,359 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,488 that works out to about 61.35 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 2,460 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Eastern Oregon University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 32.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 28.5% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 15.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 23.8% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
35.0% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 0.9% of all incidents occurred in the La Grande neighborhood surrounding the campus. 64.0% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 75 Incidents Reported
Eastern Oregon University reported 75 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,975 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,488 that works out to about 21.50 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,957 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Eastern Oregon University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 93.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 4.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.7% of all on-campus incidents.
La Grande Neighborhood Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Eastern Oregon University reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on La Grande public property near campus in 2017. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,911 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,488 that works out to about 0.57 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,940 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Eastern Oregon University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% 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.
Eastern Oregon University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 137 Incidents Reported
Eastern Oregon University reported 137 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, 1,464 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,488 that works out to about 39.28 reports per thousand students. In 2017, 1,452 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Eastern Oregon University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 43.1% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 21.2% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 35.8% 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 Eastern Oregon University 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 Eastern Oregon University?
