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
- Palatine Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Harper College Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 11 Incidents Reported
Harper College reported 11 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Harper College affiliated properties in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,331 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,748 that works out to about 0.80 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,511 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Harper College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 9.1% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 54.5% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 36.4% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
45.5% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 36.4% of all incidents occurred in the Palatine neighborhood surrounding the campus. 18.2% of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 5 Incidents Reported
Harper College reported 5 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2018. Of the 4,210 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 2,139 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,748 that works out to about 0.36 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,567 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Harper College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 20.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented none of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 80.0% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all on-campus incidents.
Palatine Neighborhood Crime Stats: 4 Incidents Reported
Harper College reported 4 safety-related incidents involving students while on Palatine 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 13,748 that works out to about 0.29 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 2,989 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Harper College.
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.
Harper College Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: 2 Incidents Reported
Harper College reported 2 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, 1,399 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 13,748 that works out to about 0.15 reports per thousand students. In 2018, 1,279 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Harper College.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all off-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 100.0% 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 Harper 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 Harper College?
