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William & Mary is extremely safe. Theft is virtually nonexistent, particularly among the student community, considering that every student is required to take an honor pledge asserting not to lie, cheat, or steal (a tradition instituted in Thomas Jefferson's time). Most students take this very seriously, and therefore, instances of theft in student centers (like the library, for instance) usually never occur. People are also keen on leaving their doors unlocked for this very reason, which, though it is not condoned, doesn't usually result in theft or assault of any kind. The community also has a very safe atmosphere, considering most of the people you'll encounter during the day include other students, elderly people, or families touring the colonial area. There have been instances wherein a suspicious individual is spotted lingering around residence areas at night, but all occurrences are promptly taken care of by the William & Mary or Williamsburg police departments, which are very quick to respond to any sort of criminal case (which in itself is extremely rare). 

As far as violence or sexual assault goes, instances of such are reported as rarely as a few times a year. William & Mary staff and faculty are quick to send out a message reporting such incidents and any information about culprits in any case, and also to provide students with means of coping with or reporting such instances of assaults. There are various help hotlines for those who have experienced assault, as well, though the occurrence of assault on campus is very rare.

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Chemical Engineering '15

4.6

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Never Felt Unsafe

WM is a small school. You hear a lot about the 'community of trust' (to the point where it gets irritating), but that means nobody thinks twice about dropping their wallets on a table during the dinner rush and leaving to get food. Nobody worries about getting their wallet stolen while they're out of sight. People regularly say they found $20 bills, iPods, iPhones, and laptops on the sidewalk and ask whose they are on the Lost and Found Facebook page, and nobody claims the lost items are theirs unless the item actually belongs to them.

Apr 27, 2012

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amfernandez

History '12

4.6

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Quite Safe

Williamsburg is a very small town, and there really isn't a whole lot of crime on campus or in the greater Williamsburg area. There are plenty of measures to provide for safety to students, and I have never felt unsafe on campus or elsewhere. Petty theft would probably be the greatest problem you encounter, but even then it isn't too common.

Apr 05, 2012

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lainypainter

Business Administration and Management '14

4.6

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Quite Safe

I've always been comfortable walking around campus, although it's best to use common sense and not walk around alone at night. If you do find yourself alone at night, there are campus services that will pick you up for free. Given that the town attracts a lot of tourists, it's in everyone's best interest to keep it as safe as possible.

Mar 19, 2012

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