Five things to know about Emory University’s 2016 crime statistics
A federal law called the Clery Act requires the nation’s colleges and universities by Oct. 1 to release crime data for the most recent three years in a report that includes efforts to improve safety.
Emory University, which has about 15,000 students, has a report with detailed data on crimes ranging from sexual assault to criminal damage.
Here are five facts of note from the report on its main campus:
- Six reported rapes.
- There were 17 reported stalking incidents.
- There were 29 reported burglaries.
- There were 148 liquor law violation disciplinary referrals. That's about half of the 2015 total.
- No hate crimes were reported.
About the Author
Eric Stirgus joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2001. He currently writes about higher education and has assisted in the newsroom’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric is active in the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists and the Education Writers Association and enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists.
