With the recent news of shootings on other college campuses, such as Michigan State University and The University of Virginia, it’s hard to imagine acts of this nature occurring so close to home. With rising reports of crime around both U of L’s campus and Louisville, it’s worth a dive to analyze.
The Annual Reports
The University of Louisville is by law required to produce an “ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT” for each academic year experienced on the Belknap campus (which includes property on-campus, on-campus student housing, and non-campus property). Below are the number of crimes reported for the 2021-2022 academic year:
Murder/Manslaughter: 0
Rape/Fondling/Statutory Rape: 23
Robbery/Aggravated Assult/Burglary: 46
Motor Vehicle Theft: 22
Arson: 1
Domestic Violence/Dating Violence/Stalking: 36
Arrest for Carrying/Possessing a Weapon: 1
In addition to reporting this, U of L’s Belknap campus has seen an increase in Rave Alerts (which are sent to students and staff detailing ongoing security or safety concerns), up to 1-2 times per week since the start of the 2023 spring semester.