Campus Safety/Security Matters
At Grand Canyon University, 1,502 on-campus, 937 residence halls, and 12 on-campus fire were reported. The following table summarizes campus safety/security matters by location and types for the calendar year 2023.
The criminal and safety related action rate per 1,000 students is 13.26. When limited to on-campus, the rate per 1,000 students is 13.26. The criminal offenses rate per 1,000 students is 5.35 at GCU.
By violation type, 8 arrests, 606 criminal offenses, and 872 disciplinary actions are reported. In addition, 15 VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and 1 hate crimes are reported at GCU.
Campus Safety/Security Issues
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 | Reported2 | Rate per 1000 Students |
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| Arrests | 8 | 8 | - | - | 4 | - | 0.07 |
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| Criminal Offenses | 606 | 606 | - | - | 51 | - | 5.35 |
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| Disciplinary Actions | 872 | 872 | - | - | 872 | - | 7.70 |
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| VAWA3 | 15 | 15 | - | - | 10 | - | 0.13 |
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| Hate Crimes | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.01 |
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| Total | 1,502 | 1,502 | - | - | 937 | - | 13.26 |
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| Rate Per 1000 Students | 13.26 | 13.26 | - | - | 8.27 | - | - |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
2 Reported by local police.
3 VAWA: Violence Against Women Act
Campus Safety Matters By Year at GCU
The following table shows the number of incidents related to campus safety for last three years. The numbers only includes on-campus issues for GCU main campus.
GCU Campuses Safety Issues by Year (main campus, on-campus only)
| Total | Arrests | Criminal Offenses | Disciplinary Actions | VAWA | Hate Crime | Fires |
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| 2021 | 832 | 9 | 60 | 752 | 11 | 0 | 40 |
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| 2022 | 1,364
532 | 10
1 | 430
370 | 895
143 | 26
15 | 3
3 | 5
-35 |
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| 2023 | 1,502
138 | 8
-2 | 606
176 | 872
-23 | 15
-11 | 1
-2 | 10
5 |
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Arrests Statistics By Location and Violation Types
At Grand Canyon University, 8 arrests are reported including weapons: carrying, possessing, etc., drug law violation, and liquor law violation.
Arrests Statistics
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 |
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| Total | 8 | 8 | - | - | 4 |
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| Weapons (carrying, processing, etc.) | - | 0 | - | - | 0 |
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| Drug Law Violation | 8 | 8 | - | - | 4 |
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| Liquor Law Violation | - | 0 | - | - | 0 |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses Statistics By Location and Types of Crime
At Grand Canyon University, 606 criminal offenses are reported including rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
The crminal offenses rate per 1,000 students is 5.35 regardless location and category. Limited to on-campus, crminal offenses rate per 1,000 students is 5.35 at GCU.
By crime category, Motor Vehicle Theft was the most common with 548 cases, and Burglary was the second most common with 34 cases. When restricted to campus, including residence halls, Motor Vehicle Theft was the most common with 548 incidents, while Burglary was the second most common with 34 incidents.
Criminal Offenses Statistics
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 |
Rate per 1000 Students |
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| Total | 606 | 606 | - | - | 51 | 5.35 |
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| Rape | 13 | 13 | - | - | 11 | 0.11 |
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| Fondling | 6 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 0.05 |
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| Statutory Rape | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 0.01 |
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| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 | - | - | 2 | 0.03 |
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| Burglary | 34 | 34 | - | - | 29 | 0.30 |
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| Motor Vehicle Theft | 548 | 548 | - | - | 5 | 4.84 |
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| Arson | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 0.01 |
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| Rate per 1000 Stuents | 5.35 | 5.35 | - | - | 0.45 | - |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
Disciplinary Action Statistics By Location and Violation Types
For students attending Grand Canyon University, 872 disciplinary actions are reported including weapons: carrying, possessing, etc., drug law violation, and liquor law violation.
Disciplinary Action Statistics
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 |
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| Total | 872 | 872 | - | - | 872 |
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| Drug Law Violation | 172 | 172 | - | - | 172 |
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| Liquor Law Violation | 700 | 700 | - | - | 700 |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
Violence Against Women Act(VAWA) Statistics By Location and Violation Types
At Grand Canyon University, 15 VAWA are reported including domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Disciplinary Action Statistics
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 |
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| Total | 15 | 15 | - | - | 10 |
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| Domestic Violence | 6 | 6 | - | - | 5 |
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| Dating Violence | - | 0 | - | - | 0 |
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| Stalking | 9 | 9 | - | - | 5 |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
Hate Crimes Statistics By Location, crime types, and bias
For students attending Grand Canyon University, 1 hate crimes are reported.
Hate Crimes Statistics
| Total | On-Campus | Non-Campus | Public Properties | Residence Halls1 |
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| Intimidation | 1 | 1 | - | - | 0 |
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| Bias Gender Identity | 1 | 1 | - | - | 0 |
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1 The counts on Residence Halls are included in on-campus statistics.
Fires in Residence Halls
At Grand Canyon University, 12 residence hall fires are reported.
Residence Hall Fires
| Number Of Fires | Category | Cause | Injuries/Deaths | Damage
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| Sonora Apartments #56 | 1 | Unintentional | Other |
0/0 | $0-$99 |
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| Jerome Apartments #54 | 1 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $100-$999 |
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| Diamondback Apartments #50 | 1 | Intentional | Pile of clothing intentionally burned. |
0/0 | $1,000-$9,999 |
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| Encanto Apartments #27 | 1 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $0-$99 |
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| Ironwood Hall Bldg #83 | 1 | Unintentional | Other |
0/0 | $1,000-$9,999 |
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| Acacia Hall Bldg. 82 | 1 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $100-$999 |
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| Papago Apt. Bldg.#47 | 2 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $1,000-$9,999 |
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| Papago Apt. Bldg.#47 | 2 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $100-$999 |
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| Prescott Hall #36 | 1 | Unintentional | Other |
0/0 | $100-$999 |
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| North Rim Bldg. # 5 | 1 | Unintentional | Cooking |
0/0 | $100,000-$249,999 |
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