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
- Americus Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Georgia Southwestern State University Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 55 Incidents Reported
Georgia Southwestern State University reported 55 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Georgia Southwestern State University affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,152 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,052 that works out to about 18.02 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,084 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Georgia Southwestern State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 40.0% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 52.7% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 3.6% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 3.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
98.2% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 1.8% of all incidents occurred in the Americus neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 54 Incidents Reported
Georgia Southwestern State University reported 54 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,192 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,052 that works out to about 17.69 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,215 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Georgia Southwestern State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 40.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 51.9% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 3.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 3.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Americus Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Georgia Southwestern State University reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Americus public property near campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,745 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 3,052 that works out to about 0.33 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 3,024 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Georgia Southwestern State University.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% 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.
Georgia Southwestern State University Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Georgia Southwestern State University reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2018. 1,153 of the 1,937 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 3,052 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 Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern State University?
