Total Crime Stats
6,737
Arrests
5
Disciplinary Actions
478
Criminal Offenses
87
Campus Fire
92
Cornell Campus Safety and Security
At Cornell University, total 6,737 criminal actions were reported last year : 5 arrests, 5 disciplinary actions, 87 criminal offenses, 4,053 hate crimes, 92 residence hall fires. By location, 2,676 crimes were on campus including residence halls, 2,039 were off campus, 2,029 were on public properties, 2,610 were on residence halls (2023).
Campus safety and security data from OPE, U.S. Department of Education
Criminal Action Types and Location
The following table and chart describe the total criminal actions by crime type and location at Cornell University. Last year, total 6,737 criminal/disciplinary actions have been reported at Cornell University. By location, 2,676 criminal actions have happened on-campus facilities and 2,039 caused off-campus.
| Total | On-Campus (Residence Halls) | Non-Campus | Public Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,737 | 2,676 (2,610) | 2,039 | 2,029 |
| Arrests | 5 | 4 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplinary Actions | 478 | 469 (469) | 4 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | 87 | 84 (53) | 3 | 0 |
| Hate Crime | 4,053 | 1,019 (1,014) | 1,012 | 1,012 |
| Residence Hall Fires | 92 | 92 | - | - |
Arrests Statistics
Total 5 arrests were reported at Cornell University. The following table and chart describe the arrests count including weapons, drug law violation, and liquor law violation by location at Cornell University.
| Total | On-Campus (Residence Halls) | Non-Campus | Public Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons | 1 | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violation | 4 | 3 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor Law Violation | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 4 (0) | 1 | 0 |
Disciplinary Actions Statistics
At Cornell University total 478 disciplinary actions were reported in academic year 2023. The following table and chart describe the disciplinary actions count including weapons, drug law violation, and liquor law violation by location at Cornell University.
| Total | On-Campus (Residence Halls) | Non-Campus | Public Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Law Violation | 29 | 29 (29) | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor Law Violation | 449 | 440 (440) | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 478 | 469 (469) | 4 | 5 |
Criminal Offenses Statistics
The following table and chart describe the criminal offenses statistics by crime type and location at Cornell University.
| Total | On-Campus (Residence Halls) | Non-Campus | Public Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rape | 28 | 28 (25) | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 23 | 22 (6) | 1 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 16 (8) | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 16 | 16 (14) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 87 | 84 (53) | 3 | 0 |
Hate Crimes Statistics
Hate crime (also known as bias-motivated crime) is a usually violent, prejudice motivated crime that occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her perceived membership in a certain social group.
The following table and chart describe the hate crime statistics by crime type and location at Cornell University.
| Total | On-Campus (Residence Halls) | Non-Campus | Public Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation | 6 | 6 (2) | 0 | 0 |
| Bias Race | 1 | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Bias Ethnicity | 5 | 5 (2) | 0 | 0 |
| Destruction/Damage/Vandalism | 1 | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Bias Ethnicity | 1 | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4,053 | 1,019 (1,014) | 1,012 | 1,012 |
Residence Hall Fires
92 fires are occurred on residence hall at Cornell University. Next table lists occurrences of fires with facility name, cause, injured or death, and damages.
| Facility Name | Cause | Injured / Death | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Rose House | [Intentional] There were burnt paper towels found in Room 223 restroom trashcan and black marks on the wall above. | 0/0 | $100-$999 |
| [Unintentional] Machinery/Industrial | 0/0 | $1,000-$9,999 | |
| Mary Donlon Hall | [Intentional] Burn marks were found on door decorations and on the sprinkler water line. | 0/0 | $0-$99 |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on the 2nd floor bathroom door and bathroom sign. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on the 5th floor bathroom sign. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on room 310 door. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on posters on doors for rooms 624 and 629. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on the plastic dome and light fixture base in the stairway between 1st and 2nd floors. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on a light fixture and handrails in the stairway between 2nd and 3rd floors. | 0/0 | $100-$999 | |
| [Intentional] Fire damage was found on the east stairway ceiling. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| [Intentional] Burn marks were found on the bottom steps in the south stairway ground floor and at the 4th floor. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| North Campus Townhouse A | [Unintentional] Cooking | 0/0 | $0-$99 |
| Ganedago Hall | [Intentional] Burn marks were found on a plastic sign inside the elevator. | 0/0 | $0-$99 |
| [Intentional] A sofa in the 4th Floor lounge had a small burn mark in the fabric. | 0/0 | $0-$99 | |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall | [Intentional] Clothing and trash was set on fire in 4th floor hallway. Sprinkler activated to control fire. | 0/0 | $10,000-$24,999 |
| The House | [Unintentional] Cooking | 0/0 | $250,000-$499,999 |
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