Instances of serious crime at ASU are few and far between. One crime that many ASU students have either experienced, or at least heard about, is the bike theft. While some of these thefts can be hard to prevent, a good lock is one of the first things you should buy; the unlocked bikes will obviously be the first to go. You’d be surprised that people still leave their bikes unlocked, even knowing that it’s a problem. Most cases of violent crime are unrelated to the school or its police department. There are, inevitably, the occasional bar fights and other indecencies around Mill Avenue.
The city of Tempe in general is a pretty safe neighborhood. It is a college town, so the high urban crime that happens in a lot of big cities does not normally take place here. Most of the crime is by students, but I would definitely say that much of it is provoked and happens for obvious reasons. For example, if laptops are left unattended, or if cars are left unlocked, they are more likely to get stolen. Concerning sexual assault, a woman who is provocatively dressed, walking alone, and completely wasted is more likely to experience assault, rape, or date rape. In general, most students at ASU will never experience any problems with their safety. Either way, it is important and smart to take the necessary safety precautions wherever you may be. For a school of its size, safety and security at ASU are exceptional. To avoid crime, be careful and make smart decisions. Then again, this is good advice in just about any situation.