There was a total of 1313 Part I violent and property crimes reported in 2003. This total represents 151 fewer reported incidents then in 2002.

• No Homicides
• 12 Rapes
• No Attempted Rapes
• 8 Robberies
• 13 Aggravated Assaults

Twelve rapes were reported and 10 involved individuals acquainted with one another. Seven appeared to include alcohol and drug use and six reports are from incidents occurring on campus. Rape prevention continues to be a high priority for the Police Department and our campus partners, particularly the Center for Women and Men.

Eight robberies, 10 less than in 2002 were reported. Of the victims reporting robberies, staff members were victims in four robberies and students in two.

Aggravated assault reports decreased over 50% since 2002. Six incidents occurred off campus in the Westwood area. One incident was more serious and is detailed in the investigation’s section.

• 265 Burglaries
• 950 Larcenies including Bicycle Theft
• 65 Motor Vehicle Thefts
• No Arson

Burglaries were reported at the same rate as 2002. Directed patrol and education to assist with burglary prevention will be a priority in 2003.

There is a decrease in larcenies, approximately 13%. As many of these incidents are crimes of opportunity, theft of personal property was a particular focus of crime prevention efforts in 2003. Within this category there was an increase in bicycle theft with 63 more bicycles stolen in 2003. This increase in bicycle theft is targeted by special patrol operations.

The number of car thefts in 2003 increased by three over the previous year. Although we have seen the number of stolen vehicles rise in the last couple of years, the total remains below the average number of thefts, 122, which occurred between 1995-1997. The department’s on-going program of police and community service officer (CSO) patrols, specialized teams, and crime prevention continues to be a useful deterrent.

This category increased over the prior year, approximately 10%. Last year decreases were experienced in simple assault with 32% less incidents reported. This year the category increased 31% with 34% reported from campus, 27% from the Medical Centers and 31% from the Westwood areas. Sixty-six percent of the incidents occurred among individuals with a connection to each other. Sex offense reports decreased by 7 reports. Reports of forgery/NSF checks decreased by 28%. Identity theft is evolving as a major concern among campus community members. Accordingly, educational programs are being developed and outreach occurring to the campus community.