One in 25 Liverpool students will be a victim of violent or sexual assault

We’re at a greater risk than JMU


Five per cent of students at Liverpool University are likely to be a victim of crime.
The Complete University Guide took the number of crimes reported from July 2015 to June 2016 per one thousand residents within student areas. These crimes include burglary, robbery and violence and sexual offences. They found Liverpool University had a total score of five per cent for all crimes reported. Four per cent of people are likely to be a victim of violence and sexual offences. While burglary and robbery rates are one and a half per cent .
Liverpool students are more likely to be a victim of total crime than those studying at John Moores. They are, however, less likely to be a victim of violence and sexual offences. In Smithdown area, just three weeks ago, a woman fought off an attacker and attempted rape. It is reported that Liverpool is one of the four top areas in the UK the highest rates of stalking.
These statistics are based on all residents and not just students, the results are taken within wards or electoral divisions weighted by student population.