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
- Melbourne Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Florida Tech Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 105 Incidents Reported
Florida Institute of Technology reported 105 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Florida Tech affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,299 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,271 that works out to about 16.74 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,893 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Florida Tech.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 84.8% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 2.9% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.9% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 10.5% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
93.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 4.8% of all incidents occurred in the Melbourne neighborhood surrounding the campus. 1.9% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 98 Incidents Reported
Florida Institute of Technology reported 98 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,311 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,271 that works out to about 15.63 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,966 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Florida Tech.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 90.8% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 8.2% of all on-campus incidents.
Melbourne Neighborhood Crime Stats: 5 Incidents Reported
Florida Institute of Technology reported 5 safety-related incidents involving students while on Melbourne public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,353 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,271 that works out to about 0.80 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,121 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Florida Tech.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 60.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 40.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Florida Tech Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Florida Institute of Technology reported 2 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, 1,366 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 6,271 that works out to about 0.32 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,404 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Florida Tech.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 50.0% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% 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 Florida Tech 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 Florida Tech?
