How can I find university crime statistics?

Hello everyone, I want to compare crime statistics across various campuses for safety purposes. Where can I find reliable and up-to-date campus crime statistics for universities? Thanks!

Hello! To find reliable and up-to-date campus crime statistics, you'll want to look at the Clery Act reports, which are published annually by colleges and universities in the United States. These reports are required by federal law and contain information about crimes reported on and around each campus, as well as campus security policies.

You can often find these reports on a university's public safety or campus police department website. They are typically called "Annual Security Report" or "Clery Act Report." If you can't locate the report on the website, try reaching out to the campus police or public safety department directly, and they should provide you with a copy.

Another resource you can use is the U.S. Department of Education's Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool. This online tool allows you to search for and compare campus crime data for multiple schools at once, which may be helpful in your research. You can access the tool by visiting the Department of Education's website and searching for the "Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool."

Remember to take the statistics with a grain of salt, as a higher number of reported crimes might indicate a more transparent and proactive approach to campus safety rather than an inherently more dangerous environment. In addition to looking at the raw numbers, pay attention to the school's safety policies and the availability of resources like campus escorts, emergency call stations, and safety workshops.