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
- Appleton Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Fox Valley Technical College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 48 Incidents Reported
Fox Valley Technical College reported 48 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Fox Valley Technical College affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,904 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 11,709 that works out to about 4.10 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,093 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Fox Valley Technical College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 66.7% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 27.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 4.2% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.1% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
72.9% of all incidents occurred on-campus. none of all incidents occurred in the Appleton neighborhood surrounding the campus. 27.1% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 35 Incidents Reported
Fox Valley Technical College reported 35 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,811 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 11,709 that works out to about 2.99 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,173 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Fox Valley Technical College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 91.4% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 2.9% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 5.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all on-campus incidents.
Appleton Neighborhood Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Fox Valley Technical College reported no safety-related incidents involving students while on Appleton public property near campus in 2019. 2,561 of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 11,709 that works out to about 0.00 reports per thousand students.
Fox Valley Technical College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 13 Incidents Reported
Fox Valley Technical College reported 13 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, 1,759 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 11,709 that works out to about 1.11 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,637 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Fox Valley Technical College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 92.3% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 7.7% 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 Fox Valley Technical 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 Fox Valley Technical College?
