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: 19 Incidents Reported
El Paso Community College reported 19 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other El Paso Community College affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,613 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,744 that works out to about 0.66 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,440 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Paso Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented none of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 36.8% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 36.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 26.3% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
63.2% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 36.8% of all incidents occurred in the El Paso neighborhood surrounding the campus.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 12 Incidents Reported
El Paso Community College reported 12 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,519 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,744 that works out to about 0.42 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,594 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Paso Community College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 58.3% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 16.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 25.0% of all on-campus incidents.
El Paso Neighborhood Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
El Paso Community College reported 7 safety-related incidents involving students while on El Paso public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,659 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 28,744 that works out to about 0.24 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,936 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did El Paso Community 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 71.4% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 28.6% 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 El Paso Community 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 Paso Community College?
