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: 31 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 31 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Edward Waters College affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,659 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,906 that works out to about 10.67 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,589 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 25.8% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 35.5% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 3.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 35.5% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
77.4% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 22.6% of all incidents occurred in the Jacksonville neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 24 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 24 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,624 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,906 that works out to about 8.26 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,608 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Edward Waters College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 33.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 20.8% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 4.2% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 41.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Jacksonville Neighborhood Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
Edward Waters College reported 7 safety-related incidents involving students while on Jacksonville public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,474 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 2,906 that works out to about 2.41 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,560 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 85.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 14.3% 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 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?
