Clery Act Definitions

FOR USE BY CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES TO REPORT CRIME STATISTICS OF LISTED OFFENSES

The following information comes from 34 CFR § 668.46 – Institutional security policies and crime statistics; Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook; Sex Offenses definitions from the National Incident-Based Reporting System Edition of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program; and definitions of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking adapted from the amendments made to the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act of 2013.

Clery Act Crimes

Arson

Criminal Homicide-Manslaughter by Negligence

Criminal Homicide-Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

Burglary

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Domestic Violence

Dating Violence

Stalking

Weapon Law Violations

Drug Abuse Violations

Liquor Law Violations

Hate Crimes

Clery Act Geography Categories

On-campus

On-campus Student Housing Facilities

Public property

Noncampus buildings or property

Study Abroad trips

If you have any questions about crime definitions or Clery geography categories, please contact the Clery Compliance Coordinator at (703) 993-5497 or cleryact@gmu.edu.

NOTE: The following form is used to compile accurate statistics of the listed criminal acts. Victims and witnesses are strongly urged to call the police to directly report the incident. In the event the victim/witness does not want to contact the police, please complete the following form so that the listed offense can be included in GMU’s annual statistical report and/or possibly aid in a Timely Warning of a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community.

Click here for CSA Crime Statistics Reporting Form