Division I · Big 12 Conference
University of Kansas · Campus safety
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2.25
Violent per 1,000
students, a year
2.19
Property per 1,000
students, a year
13th
Safety percentile
among Division I schools
91
In residence halls
offences, 2022–2024
8
Residence-hall fires
2022–2024
On-campus offences, 2022–2024
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Murder / manslaughter | 0 | 0 |
| Sex offences (rape, fondling, incest, statutory) | 139 | 1.56 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.08 |
| Aggravated assault | 55 | 0.62 |
| Burglary | 31 | 0.35 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 162 | 1.81 |
| Arson | 3 | 0.03 |
Counts are reports to campus authorities on campus geography (campus, residence halls, adjacent public property), not convictions. Three calendar years are summed because single-year counts at one school swing. Enrollment for the rate: 29,792.
Dating and domestic violence, stalking (VAWA)
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 73 | 0.82 |
| Dating violence | 23 | 0.26 |
| Stalking | 113 | 1.26 |
Residence halls
- Sex offences in halls83 2022–2024
- Burglaries in halls8 2022–2024
- Fires in halls8 2022–2024
Division I median: 0.89 violent and 0.89 property offences per 1,000 students a year. Reporting practice varies — a campus with strong reporting and support services can show higher counts than one where incidents go unreported.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list University of Kansas is on.
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