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
- Fort Wayne Campus Neighborhood Crime and Safety
- Off-Campus (Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne Affiliated) Crime and Safety
Overall Crime Stats: 113 Incidents Reported
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne reported 113 safety-related incidents involving students on or near campus or other Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne affiliated properties in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,346 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 10,139 that works out to about 11.15 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,615 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne.
Reported Incidents by Category
Crime and safety incidents fall into four broad categories. Disciplinary actions represented 41.6% of all incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 46.9% of all incidents. Violence against women represented 8.8% of all incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.7% of all incidents.
Reported Incidents by Location
97.3% of all incidents occurred on-campus. 2.7% of all incidents occurred in the Fort Wayne neighborhood surrounding the campus. none of all incidents occurred off campus but while on school affiliated property.
On-Campus Crime Stats: 110 Incidents Reported
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne reported 110 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,366 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 10,139 that works out to about 10.85 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,750 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented 42.7% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 47.3% of all on-campus incidents. Violence against women represented 7.3% of all on-campus incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented 2.7% of all on-campus incidents.
Fort Wayne Neighborhood Crime Stats: 3 Incidents Reported
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne reported 3 safety-related incidents involving students while on Fort Wayne public property near campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,125 of them reported fewer incidents than this.
Based on a student body of 10,139 that works out to about 0.30 reports per thousand students. In 2019, 2,810 colleges and universities reported fewer incidents per thousand students than did Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne.
Reported Incidents by Category
Disciplinary actions represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests related to possession represented 33.3% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Violence against women represented 66.7% of all campus neighborhood incidents. Arrests for major crimes represented none of all campus neighborhood incidents.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne Affiliated (off campus) Crime Stats: No Incidents Reported
Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne reported no safety-related incidents involving students while off campus but still on property owned or controlled by the school in 2019. 1,136 of the 1,916 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data also reported no incidents.
Based on a student body of 10,139 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 Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne 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 Indiana University - Purdue University - Fort Wayne?
