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Clery Report Records 16 Rape and 14 Stalking Offenses at BC in 2021

Erin Shannon • September 30, 2022

Boston College reported 16 rape cases in 2021, according to the University’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, marking an increase from the nine reported offenses in 2020 but still not surpassing the 23 reported offenses in 2019.

Annual Report Shows Decline in Reported Crime at BC in 2020

Victor Stefanescu • October 21, 2021

Boston College reported nine rape offenses in 2020, according to the University’s Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 30, marking a decrease from the 23 reported offenses in 2019 and 19 reported offenses in 2018.

BC Sees Higher Sex Offense Reports Than Peer Schools in Recent Campus Crime Statistics

Abby Hunt • October 6, 2019

Twice as many rapes and four times as many fondlings per student were reported at Boston College than at the average of its competitor schools in 2018, according to data from campus safety reports.

Liquor Law Violations Fall 13 Percent in 2018

Abby Hunt • September 16, 2019

There were 1,264 liquor law violations at Boston College in 2018, compared to 1,461 in 2017. The number of drug law violations also declined—from 177 violations to 139—from 2017 to 2018.

Administration Responds to Rise in Campus Crime Reports

Jack Goldman and Charlie Power • October 15, 2018

In the wake of the Boston College’s Clery Act Crime statistics being released on Sept. 28, the administration has reiterated its support for students reporting any concerning incident to the BC Police Department, student affairs administrators, or the Dean of Students’ office.

BC Releases Clery Stats, 2017 Numbers Continue Trend of Increased Reporting

Charlie Power • October 1, 2018

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University's report cites 39 instances of rape, with 34 of those crimes occurring in on-campus student housing.

Citing Faulty Software, BC Adjusts Previous Alcohol Statistics

Connor Murphy • October 12, 2017

On-campus liquor law violations for 2014 were adjusted from 889 to 1,113, and from 908 to 1,506 for 2015.

BCPD Does Not Report Student’s Alleged Sexual Assault in September

Chris Russo • May 4, 2017

It was at the discretion of BCPD to assess the imminence of the danger, and it believed that it was not worthwhile to report.

BCPD Should Have Reported Rape Incident

The Heights Editorial Board • May 3, 2017

Editor's Note: It is come to our attention that there are multiple inaccuracies in the article on which this editorial is based. We are working on a correction and update, and will provide one as soon...

Reported Sexual Assaults Rose Slightly in 2015, As Expected

Connor Murphy • January 26, 2017

The increase is expected as BC focuses its efforts on education and resources for survivors to report.