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
- Erie Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Gannon Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 229 Incidents Reported
Gannon University reported 229 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Gannon affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,657 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,291 that works out to about 53.37 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,623 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Gannon.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 89.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 6.1% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 1.7% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 3.1% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
92.1% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 5.7% of all incidents occurred in the Erie neighborhood surrounding the campus. 2.2% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 211 Incidents Reported
Gannon University reported 211 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,648 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,291 that works out to about 49.17 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,642 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Gannon.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 93.4% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 2.8% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 1.9% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 1.9% of all on-campus incidents.
Erie Neighborhood Crime Stats: 13 Incidents Reported
Gannon University reported 13 safety-related incidents involving students while on Erie public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,682 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,291 that works out to about 3.03 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,626 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Gannon.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 53.8% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 46.2% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Gannon Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 5 Incidents Reported
Gannon University reported 5 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, 1,599 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 4,291 that works out to about 1.17 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,646 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Gannon.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 40.0% of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 60.0% 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 Gannon 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 Gannon?
