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
- Elizabeth City Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Elizabeth City State University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 64 Incidents Reported
Elizabeth City State University reported 64 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Elizabeth City State University affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,070 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,677 that works out to about 38.16 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,441 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Elizabeth City State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 34.4% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 12.5% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 17.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 35.9% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
96.9% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 3.1% of all incidents occurred in the Elizabeth City neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 62 Incidents Reported
Elizabeth City State University reported 62 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,110 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,677 that works out to about 36.97 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,493 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Elizabeth City State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 35.5% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 11.3% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 17.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 35.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Elizabeth City Neighborhood Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Elizabeth City State University reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on Elizabeth City public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,930 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,677 that works out to about 1.19 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,309 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Elizabeth City State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 50.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Elizabeth City State University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Elizabeth City State University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2019. 1,136 of the 1,916 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 1,677 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
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 Elizabeth City State 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 Elizabeth City State University?
