East Carolina University: Crime & Safety

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East Carolina University LogoF East Carolina University is a public school in Greenville, North Carolina with about 27,150 students and 5,690 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government numbers, East Carolina University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has serious problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with illegal drugs and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at East Carolina University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
33
6
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
12
0
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
7
12
0.2%

Burglary
9
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
24
0
0.3%

Arson
3
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
18
1
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
200
1
0.8%

Liquor Law Violation
36
0
0.3%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at East Carolina University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of East Carolina University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at East Carolina University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Over 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1410, ACT 32 to enroll.

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC
About 36,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of North Carolina WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC
More than 17,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1250, ACT 27 to enroll.

Duke UniversityDuke UniversityDurham, NC
Roughly 18,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC
Over 6,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 920, ACT 17 to enroll.

North Carolina Central UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC
About 7,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses and murders. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 930, ACT 19 to enroll.

Campbell UniversityCampbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
Approximately 5,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C+. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityNorth Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC
Approximately 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+. ACT 18 to enroll.

Meredith CollegeMeredith CollegeRaleigh, NC
Around 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C+. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Mount OliveUniversity of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC
Over 2,300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 19 to enroll.

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