Crime Statistics Report
LAWRENCE — Reported crimes at the University of Kansas' Lawrence campus were up slightly according to KU Police Department statistics from 2025.
KU Police took reports of 497 criminal offenses on campus in 2025, which is a 4.3% increase from the 481 criminal offenses taken in 2024.
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 assault were also reported but were a smaller percentage of the overall crime total.
KU Police Chief Nelson Mosley says “The department has expanded our community engagement initiatives and educational programming. This increases transparency and awareness, encouraging more timely reporting of criminal activity.”
“Campus safety is a community effort,” Mosley continued. “We are fortunate to work with so many campus partners who are dedicated to our students, staff, faculty and visitors.”
The university strives to be transparent and inform the community about crime statistics on or near campus. The disclosure of crime statistics in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) — often referred to as the Clery Report — may differ from the crime statistics disclosed by the KU Police Department. These differences are the result of the following:
- The classification of crimes in the ASFSR use the Uniform Crime Reporting system. The KU Police Department uses state and local statutes to classify crimes.
- The crime statistics listed in the ASFSR are collected from a wide range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, campus police, the university’s Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, campus security authorities, local police departments, and others. KU Police Department statistics record only crimes that were reported directly to them.
- Locations adjacent to, but not part of, the Lawrence campus — such as apartments and sorority and fraternity houses — are served by the Lawrence Police Department.
The KU Police Department would like to share a few crime prevention reminders: Secure all items when leaving them no matter the timeframe 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. Please remember that if you see something, say something. KU Crime Stoppers also takes anonymous tips at 785-864-8888.
The KU Police Department uses a variety of social media platforms, such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), to communicate with the Lawrence campus community regarding crime trends, crime prevention tips and general information. The department also provides training sessions on alcohol education, de-escalation and active shooter, among many other topics. Campus groups or individuals interested in any training topic can contact the KU Police Department at 785-864-5900 to schedule a session.
Total Crime Statistics for Previous 10 Years
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALS | 497 | 481 | 514 | 520 | 464 | 336 | 483 | 619 | 670 | 767 |
On-campus crime statistics compilation report for the past 10 years:
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault - Aggravated | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault - Simple | 17 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Assault - Intimidation | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 6 |
| Bad Check | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blackmail | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary - Structure | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 27 |
| Burglary - Automobile | 11 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Forgery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Criminal Damage | 100 | 113 | 157 | 144 | 102 | 85 | 85 | 91 | 116 | 128 |
| Curfew/Loitering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 10 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
| Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) | 16 | 10 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| Drugs/Narcotics - Equipment | 24 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 53 | 69 | 67 |
| Drugs/Narcotics - Violations | 24 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 58 | 60 | 79 | 76 |
| Embezzlement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Family Offenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fraud | 12 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Larceny/Theft - Coin-op Machine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Larceny/Theft - From Building | 32 | 51 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 17 | 52 | 62 | 53 | 97 |
| Larceny/Theft - From Motor Vehicle | 11 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 22 |
| Larceny/Theft - Motor Vehicle Parts | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Larceny/Theft - Pick Pocket | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny/Theft - Purse Snatching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny/Theft - Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larceny/Theft - Other | 64 | 81 | 79 | 67 | 54 | 39 | 36 | 51 | 66 | 85 |
| Larceny/Theft - Unclassified | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 |
| Liquor Law Violation | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 17 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Obscene Material | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Runaway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sex Offenses - Fondling | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Sex Offenses - Peeping Tom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sex Offenses - Rape | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Sex Offenses - Sodomy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Possession Stolen Property | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trespassing | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Weapons Violation | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| All Others | 98 | 84 | 94 | 80 | 65 | 31 | 60 | 27 | 49 | 38 |
| Non-NIBRS | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 72 | 54 | 78 |
| Sub-total | 497 | 481 | 514 | 520 | 464 | 336 | 483 | 619 | 670 | 767 |
* Non-NIBRS means crimes that are not reported to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Examples of Non-NIBRS crimes include parking offenses and possession of a fake driver's license.
The University of Kansas strives to be transparent and inform the community accurately about crime statistics on or near campus. The disclosure of crime statistics in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) may differ from the crime statistics disclosed by the KU Police Department. These differences are the result of the following:
- The classification of crimes in the ASFSR use the Uniform Crime Reporting system. The KU Police Department use state and local statutes to classify crimes.
- The crime statistics listed in the ASFSR are collected from a wide range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, campus police, Title IX, campus security authorities, local police departments, etc. KU Police Department statistics record only crimes that were reported directly to them.