Reported crimes were up at the University of Kansas Lawrence Campus, according to statistics released by the KU Police Department. KU police took reports of 526 criminal offenses on campus in 2022, which is an 11% increase from 2021. However, the 2022 numbers are 16% below the 10-year average property crimes, such as theft and criminal damage to property, continue to make up the greatest number of offenses reported on campus. Violent crimes, such as robbery and aggravated battery, were also reported but were a smaller percentage of the overall crime total.
Chief of Police Nelson Mosley, offers a few crime prevention reminders: secure all items when leaving them, no matter the time frame you will be gone. Always be aware of your surroundings. Walk in groups, and when you go somewhere with friends, make sure you have a plan to come back together. When consuming alcohol, do so legally and responsibly and not to excess. If you see something, say something.
