University of Delaware
- Health & Safety

Presence Should Be Seen More

Public safety is very quick to respond and very helpful when called which is great, but they're presence is almost never seen on or around campus. Some areas where dorms are or where students live are unsafe, especially when dark. The trail on West campus is widely called the rape trail because of how unlit and unguarded it is at night. Elkton road is also pretty unsafe and this past semester there have been several attacks on girls around these areas. I think campus safety and Newark police should be seen more, and not just on weekend nights where there is drinking.

Pretty Safe, but Be Careful

Generally, if you're on or near campus, you'll be fine. But crime does happen here sometimes, so travel in groups and have a cell phone. I've never felt unsafe in my dorms or on campus.

Safe but be smart

The campus itself is smart. UD isn't really in an urban area so the campus offers a lot more safety than a lot of other schools. Blue lights are all around campus and can be used whenever someone doesn't feel safe. Some incidents around town have raised some concern, but these are always in areas where students usually do not go to. You can be safe here just be smart, don't walk alone at night