Wittenberg University: Crime & Safety

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Wittenberg University LogoF Wittenberg University is a private not-for-profit school in Springfield, Ohio with about 1,300 students and 370 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.
As of May 1, 2014, Wittenberg University is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government data, Wittenberg 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 major problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Wittenberg 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
8
0
0.7%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
12
0
0.9%

Robbery
1
0
0.3%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
21
2
1.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
3
0
0.4%

Arson
2
0
0.4%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
6
0
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
7
0
0.7%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Wittenberg 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

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Miami University OxfordMiami University OxfordOxford, OH
Over 19,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

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Roughly 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

Xavier UniversityXavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
More than 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1180, ACT 27 to enroll.

Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityDayton, OH
Approximately 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonDayton, OH
More than 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Northern Kentucky UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
Over 15,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 22 to enroll.

Kenyon CollegeKenyon CollegeGambier, OH
About 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1410, ACT 33 to enroll.

Indiana University EastIndiana University EastRichmond, IN
Around 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

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About 5,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 16 to enroll.

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About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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