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
- Torrance Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (El Camino College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 133 Incidents Reported
El Camino College reported 133 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other El Camino College affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,415 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 24,819 that works out to about 5.36 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,234 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Camino College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 6.8% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 60.2% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 9.0% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 24.1% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
42.9% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 18.0% of all incidents occurred in the Torrance neighborhood surrounding the campus. 39.1% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 57 Incidents Reported
El Camino College reported 57 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,065 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 24,819 that works out to about 2.30 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,067 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Camino College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 8.8% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 40.4% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 17.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 33.3% of all on-campus incidents.
Torrance Neighborhood Crime Stats: 24 Incidents Reported
El Camino College reported 24 safety-related incidents involving students while on Torrance public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,810 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 24,819 that works out to about 0.97 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,197 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Camino College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 83.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 16.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
El Camino College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 52 Incidents Reported
El Camino College reported 52 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2019. Of the 1,916 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,885 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 24,819 that works out to about 2.10 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,739 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Camino College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 7.7% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 71.2% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 3.8% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 17.3% 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 El Camino 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 El Camino College?
