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Crime and Fire Statistics Charted

The charted statistics below are provided in compliance with the Clery Act and are for informational purposes only. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Monmouth University Chief of Police Carlos Ortiz at 732-571-4444.

The Monmouth University Police Department has an excellent working relationship with neighboring police departments and is notified of any significant criminal activity reported to local police involving Monmouth University students.

Surrounding police departments have also been requested to immediately report any serious crimes adjacent to the campus, or any imminent dangerous situation near the campus, to the University police. This information will then be forwarded to the campus community.

In order to assist the University police in complying with requirements set forth by the Jeanne Clery Act, members of the University community are encouraged to report all criminal activities to the Monmouth University Police Department at 732-571-4444 to ensure timely warnings are issued, and to ensure inclusion of those activities in the annual statistics.

Per Federal Law, Monmouth University is required to annually disclose statistical data on all fires that occur in on-campus student housing facilities. Listed below are the nonemergency numbers to call to report fires that have already been extinguished in on-campus student housing. If you find evidence of such a fire or if you hear about such a fire, please contact one of the following:

  • University Police Department: 732-571-4444
  • Timothy Orr—Executive Director for Campus Planning and Facilities Management: 732-571-3546
  • Construction Manager: 732-571-3566
  • Carlos Ortiz—Chief of Police: 732-571-3492
  • Michael Wunsch—Director of Compliance/Risk Manager: 732-263-5355
  • Jim Pillar—Vice President for Student Life: 732-571-3417

When calling, please provide as much information as possible about the location, date, time, and cause of the fire.

Confidential Reporting

Students wanting to report criminal activities confidentially should contact the Director of Counseling and Prevention Services, the Vice President for Student Life, or the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. Employees who wish to report criminal activities confidentially should contact the Executive Director for Campus Planning and Facilities Management.

As a matter of University policy, members of the Counseling and Prevention Services staff are required to inform individuals they are counseling that they can confidentially report crimes as stated in the paragraph above.

MUPD Crime Statistics

Murder

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Manslaughter

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Forcible Sex Offenses

Rape

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined131
In Residential Areas on Campus Only131
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police031
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Criminal Sexual Contact

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined423
In Residential Areas on Campus Only423
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police303
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Non-Forced Sex Offenses

Incest

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Statutory Rape

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Robbery

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Aggravated Assault

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Burglary

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined010
In Residential Areas on Campus Only010
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property100
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Motor Vehicle Theft

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Arson

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Crimes Only Listed if Prejudice

Larceny/Theft

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Simple Assault

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Intimidation

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Criminal Mischief

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Other Crimes (involving bodily injury)

Location202220212020
On Campus in all Areas Combined000
In Residential Areas on Campus Only000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to MU Officials other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Fire Statistics 2020-2022

LocationTotal Fires in Each BuildingFire NumberCause of FireNumber of Injuries that Required Treatment at a Medical Facility Number of Deaths Related to FireValue of Property Damage Caused by the FireYear of the Fire
Garden Apartments0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Great Lawn Apartments0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Beechwood Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Cedar Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Elmwood Hall11Hoverboard charging00$02021
Laurel Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Maplewood Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Mullaney Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Oakwood Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Pinewood Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Redwood Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Spruce Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Willow Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Hesse Hall0N/AN/A00N/AN/A
Fires only occurred in buildings and years listed for the required reporting period; N/A indicates non-applicability.
There were no residential fires reported in 2020. 
There was one residential fire reported in 2021. It was a hoverboard charging inside a residence hall. The hoverboard was moved outside before the flames ignited. The fire was immediately extinguished.
There were no residential fires reported in 2022. 

Fire Safety Systems – Residential Housing 2020-2022

LocationFire Alarm
Monitoring Done
On Site
(by MUPD)
Building Equipped
with Full Sprinkler
System
Building Has Fire
Alarms & Smoke
Detectors
Fire Extinguisher
Devices
Evacuation Plans
& Placards
Number of
Evacuation
(Fire) Drills Each
Calendar Year
Garden ApartmentsYYYYY4
Great Lawn ApartmentsYYYYY4
Beechwood HallYYYYY4
Cedar HallYYYYY4
Elmwood HallYYYYY4
Laurel HallYYYYY4
Maplewood HallYYYYY4
Mullaney HallYYYYY4
Oakwood HallYYYYY4
Pinewood HallYYYYY4
Redwood HallYYYYY4
Spruce HallYYYYY4
Willow HallYYYYY4
Hesse HallYYYYY4
Full sprinkler system is defined as having sprinklers in both the common areas and individual rooms.
The University Bluffs Apartments are overseen by municipal fire officials. Certificate of the fire Systems Operability are available upon request.

Number of Arrests by All Police

Liquor Laws

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas003
On-Campus Residential Areas003
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Drug Abuse Laws

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas003
On-Campus Residential Areas003
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Weapons

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas000
On-Campus Residential Areas000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Number of Students Not Arrested But Referred for Campus Disciplinary Action

Liquor Laws

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas512834
On-Campus Residential Areas512834
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Drug Abuse Laws

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas131013
On-Campus Residential Areas131013
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Weapons

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas000
On-Campus Residential Areas000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Offenses

Domestic Violence

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas263
On-Campus Residential Areas263
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to Other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Dating Violence

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas000
On-Campus Residential Areas000
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property000
Reported to Other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Stalking

Location202220212020
On Campus in All Areas102
On-Campus Residential Areas101
The University Bluffs000
On Adjacent Public Property001
Reported to Other than Police000
Monmouth Corporate Park000

Crime and Fire Logs

The Monmouth University Crime and Fire Logs are located within the Monmouth University Police Department. Please see Dispatch at the Monmouth University Police Department. The logs are available to view 24 hours a day, seven days a week.