Division I · Atlantic Coast Conference
University of Virginia · Campus safety
Charlottesville, VA · Suburb · Public · Research university · the Cavaliers · Website ↗
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3.46
Violent per 1,000
students, a year
4.58
Property per 1,000
students, a year
6th
Safety percentile
among Division I schools
59
In residence halls
offences, 2022–2024
17
Residence-hall fires
2022–2024
On-campus offences, 2022–2024
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Murder / manslaughter | 4 | 0.05 |
| Sex offences (rape, fondling, incest, statutory) | 185 | 2.34 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.09 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 | 0.98 |
| Burglary | 39 | 0.49 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 320 | 4.04 |
| Arson | 4 | 0.05 |
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: 26,409.
Dating and domestic violence, stalking (VAWA)
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 33 | 0.42 |
| Dating violence | 56 | 0.71 |
| Stalking | 180 | 2.27 |
Residence halls
- Sex offences in halls49 2022–2024
- Burglaries in halls10 2022–2024
- Fires in halls17 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 Virginia is on.
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