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
- Greensboro Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Guilford Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 141 Incidents Reported
Guilford College reported 141 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Guilford affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,451 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,576 that works out to about 89.47 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,831 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Guilford.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 83.0% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all incidents. Violence against women represented 6.4% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 10.6% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
94.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 0.7% of all incidents occurred in the Greensboro neighborhood surrounding the campus. 5.0% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 133 Incidents Reported
Guilford College reported 133 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,462 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,576 that works out to about 84.39 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,844 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Guilford.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 85.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 6.8% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 7.5% of all on-campus incidents.
Greensboro Neighborhood Crime Stats: 1 Incidents Reported
Guilford College reported 1 safety-related incidents involving students while on Greensboro public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,561 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,576 that works out to about 0.63 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 3,031 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Guilford.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 100.0% of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Guilford Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 7 Incidents Reported
Guilford College reported 7 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, 1,660 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 1,576 that works out to about 4.44 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 1,817 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Guilford.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 42.9% of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all off-campus incidents. Violence against women represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 57.1% 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 Guilford 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 Guilford?
