Wesleyan University: Crime & Safety

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Wesleyan University LogoF Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit school in Middletown, Connecticut with about 3,250 students and 1,070 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, Wesleyan University is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has major problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Wesleyan 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
18
0
0.7%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.2%

Burglary
5
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
6
0
0.4%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
1
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Wesleyan 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

New York UniversityNew York UniversityNew York City, NY
About 59,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-. SAT 1490, ACT 34 to enroll.

Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
Roughly 25,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
More than 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

CUNY Hunter CollegeCUNY Hunter CollegeNew York City, NY
Over 23,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. ACT 28 to enroll.

Columbia University in the City of New YorkColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Roughly 34,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

CUNY Queens CollegeCUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NY
Around 17,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
Over 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
Approximately 27,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

SUNY at AlbanySUNY at AlbanyAlbany, NY
Over 16,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 27 to enroll.

Boston CollegeBoston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
Over 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1460, ACT 34 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Middlesex Community College MiddletownMiddlesex Community College MiddletownMiddletown, CT
Approximately 1,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Cortiva Institute CromwellCortiva Institute CromwellCromwell, CT
Approximately 300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C.

Holy Apostles College and SeminaryHoly Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CT
Approximately 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Lincoln Technical Institute New BritainLincoln Technical Institute New BritainNew Britain, CT
Approximately 700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Academy Di Capelli School of CosmetologyAcademy Di Capelli School of CosmetologyWallingford, CT
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

International Institute of CosmetologyInternational Institute of CosmetologyWethersfield, CT
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Charter Oak State CollegeCharter Oak State CollegeNew Britain, CT
More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Central Connecticut State UniversityCentral Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT
Around 9,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1040, ACT 21 to enroll.

American Institute West HartfordAmerican Institute West HartfordWest Hartford, CT
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Goodwin UniversityGoodwin UniversityEast Hartford, CT
About 3,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Trinity CollegeTrinity CollegeHartford, CT
Over 2,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

Capital Community CollegeCapital Community CollegeHartford, CT
Approximately 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Hartford International University for Religion and PeaceHartford International University for Religion and PeaceHartford, CT
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Manchester Community CollegeManchester Community CollegeManchester, CT
More than 4,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Paul Mitchell the School North HavenPaul Mitchell the School North HavenNorth Haven, CT
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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