How could I find statistics about college arrests in Georgia?

Okay, this might sound kind of odd, but does anybody know where I could find stats about the number of arrests in colleges across Georgia? I just want to be careful about the school environment I'm stepping into post-graduation.

One way to get the information you're seeking is through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). They oversee the Campus Safety and Security Reporting tool, which pulls data from all colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid, including crime statistics. This means you can look up any school you're interested in and see the number of arrests, as well as specifics about the nature of those arrests.

Accessing this information involves a few steps. First, you visit the Campus Safety and Security website. Then, you can use the "Search by School Name" or "Custom Tables" options to specify the schools you're interested in. Lastly, you put up reasoning for the search, for example, going to "Criminal Offenses" and then "Arrests".

This tool doesn't just cover arrests; it also provides data on criminal offenses, hate crimes, and even fires, so it can be a useful resource for understanding many aspects of campus safety. However, it's also important to bear in mind that higher arrest numbers may not necessarily mean a school is less safe; it could instead reflect a more proactive campus police department. Visiting campuses and talking with security officials directly can also provide a more nuanced perspective on the school environment.