In a sign of how sensitive universities and students are to crime stats that may affect the choice of applicants, the Complete University Guide has issued statistics on crime levels, which list the number of reported police incidents within a three mile radius of all UK universities.
Aston University believes the report is misleading as they relate to incidents affecting all residents and not just students, within a three mile radius of every UK campus. Which in the case of Aston means any crime carried out in Birmingham city centre. The survey highlights that in general there is less crime in rural areas, and more in some urban areas. It is not specific to any university campus and is misleading. Aston sought to reassure all current and prospective students that Aston University’s campus is welcoming and safe.
Just four crimes were reported on the Aston University campus in 2012. These were thefts from lockers on campus and the perpetrator has been caught.
Crime on the Aston campus is very low, the uni added, and security measures, 24 hour CCTV and close-knit community atmosphere help to keep it that way. The uni added: “We’d encourage prospective students and parents to not be put off by misleading statistics.”
