Since the end of the spring semester at the University of New Mexico, over 200
Crimes on and near university campuses were reported and entered into the UNM
police Daily Crime Log. Each crime justifies its own entry,
This means that an incident can result in more than one entry if multiple crimes were committed.
allegedly committed.
The most common type of crime was assault, with a total of 64 entries.
in summer. The second most common category included burglary, robbery
and theft offenses with a total of 48 entries.
The 10 categories of crimes include property crimes, non-compliance with
Law enforcement officers and Law against violence against women-related crimes: sexual
Assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking and related crimes.
Although the categories are broad, they can be narrowed down into specific subcategories.
Alcohol and drug offenses: Driving under the influence of alcohol; possession of alcohol by a minor; open container
Bodily harm: Simple or serious bodily harm; simple or serious bodily harm; bodily harm or assault against healthcare workers
Burglary, robbery and theft: Car theft; theft; unlawful taking of a motor vehicle; receipt or delivery of stolen vehicles
Disturbances: Disturbance of the peace; improper behaviour
Failure to comply with laws: Resisting arrest; assault on a police officer; assault on a police officer; resisting a police officer, fleeing from or obstructing a police officer
Property crimes: Damage to property, graffiti, arson
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Trespassing: Burglary, trespassing, unlawful use of public property
Offenses related to the law against violence against women: False imprisonment, harassment, stalking, assault on a household member, domestic violence, sexual crimes
Traffic offenses: Hit and run; reckless driving; swerving
Other: Harassment (non-VAWA related); conspiracy to commit a third or fourth degree felony; possession of burglary tools; possession of a firearm; protective custody; arrest warrant
Lauren Lifke is the news editor of the Daily Lobo. You can reach her at [email protected] or at @lauren_lifke
Lauren Lifke is editor in chief of the Daily Lobo. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @lauren_lifke.