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
- Columbus Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Franklin University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 17 Incidents Reported
Franklin University reported 17 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Franklin University affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,554 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,753 that works out to about 3.58 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,133 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Franklin University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 23.5% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 47.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 11.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 17.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
11.8% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 23.5% of all incidents occurred in the Columbus neighborhood surrounding the campus. 64.7% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Franklin University reported 2 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,778 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,753 that works out to about 0.42 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,601 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Franklin University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 50.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% of all on-campus incidents.
Columbus Neighborhood Crime Stats: 4 Incidents Reported
Franklin University reported 4 safety-related incidents involving students while on Columbus public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,421 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,753 that works out to about 0.84 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,315 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Franklin University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 25.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 25.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 50.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Franklin University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 11 Incidents Reported
Franklin University reported 11 safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2018. Of the 1,937 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 1,750 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,753 that works out to about 2.31 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,766 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Franklin University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 36.4% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 63.6% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none 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 Franklin 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 Franklin University?
