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
- Jacksonville Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Edward Waters College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 42 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 42 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Edward Waters College affiliated properties in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,699 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,254 that works out to about 18.63 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,768 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Edward Waters College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 14.3% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 28.6% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 2.4% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 54.8% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
59.5% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 7.1% of all incidents occurred in the Jacksonville neighborhood surrounding the campus. 33.3% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 25 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 25 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,596 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,254 that works out to about 11.09 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,603 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Edward Waters College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 24.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 4.0% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 4.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 68.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Jacksonville Neighborhood Crime Stats: 3 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 3 safety-related incidents involving students while on Jacksonville public property near campus in 2016. Of the 2,795 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,072 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,254 that works out to about 1.33 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 2,197 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Edward Waters College.
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.
Edward Waters College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 14 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 14 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2016. Of the 1,470 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,296 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,254 that works out to about 6.21 reports per thousand students. In 2016, 1,382 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Edward Waters College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 78.6% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 21.4% 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 Edward Waters College 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 Edward Waters College?
