Criminal Statistics

The following definitions are included in Drexel’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be found on the Clery Act and PA Uniform Crime Reporting webpage.

Assault

An unlawful attack that can be classified as ‘aggravated or ‘simple.’ Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Simple assault is an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggrieved bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.

Larceny

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession, or constructive possession, of another.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Robbery

The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and /or by putting the victim in fear.

Sex Offense

A sexual act that is prohibited by law and performed without consent of the victim, or where the individual cannot consent because of age or temporary or permanent mental incapacity. Sex Offenses include rape and statutory rape, fondling and incest.