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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.

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drozas

Political Science and Government '15

3.8

B+

Feeling Safe on Campus

I feel safe on campus during the day but not as much at night. When there are a lot of people at night, such as finals week or after a sports event, but when I am alone I do not feel as safe. Some parts of campus are poorly lit making you vulnerable for something to happen.

May 23, 2012

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Aoisatomi21

Japanese Language and Literature '14

3.8

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Pretty Safe Overall

I would say that ASU does make efforts to provide a safe campus. There are little emergency button poles/pillars all over campus and around student housing. Usually these pillars also have blue lights on them that are easily recognized at night. I have heard stories of a few violent crimes that have happened over the years, but from my experience, these are rare occurrences that only involved several people. They do have security that patrols the campus, even in the middle of the night. However, as petty crimes go, bike theft is a problem it think. It is a big campus, so many students have bikes. If you have a bike, definitely get a good lock. Even if they don't steal the bike, be mindful that thieves will be satisfied stealing the front wheel or seat, too.

Apr 27, 2012

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wmmilam

Women's Studies '14

5.0

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Text Messaging and Emailing Alerts

Texting and emailing students when there is an alert at the college or surrounding area

Apr 26, 2012

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