Pepperdine University and the surrounding Malibu area both have a reputation for being secluded and safe. While overall crime rates at the University and in Malibu have fallen, certain crimes — such as burglary and weapons charges — have trended upward in recent years. In 2019, people in Malibu reported 1,128 crimes in the area, showing a decline in total reported crime … [Read more...] about Students Feel Safe on Campus and in Malibu Despite Crime Increases
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2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Pepperdine's Campus Safety and Fire Safety Report for 2018 reveal two incidents of rape reportedly occurred on campus last year.The Department of Public Safety published the report Oct. 1, with details regarding campus fire safety systems and statistics concerning reported crimes on all Pepperdine campuses.Under a federal statute known as the Clery Act, … [Read more...] about 2018 Crime Stats Reveal Rape and Burglary Incidents at Pepperdine
Keyless Entry: From Convenience to Criminal Magnet
Photos by Rachel Ettlinger Car break-ins have surged in Malibu, but in Santa Monica, the city is facing more than the typical smash-and-dash break-in scenario. Thieves are now using universal or booster keyless entry remotes to gain access to unattended vehicles. If a car's engine doesn't have a turn-key start, then it has a push-to-start keyless entry system. Burglars … [Read more...] about Keyless Entry: From Convenience to Criminal Magnet
Car Break-Ins Surge in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Victoria Thorsen Authorities are warning the community to pay particular attention to their vehicles following a series of car break-ins in the Malibu area. Several students and community members reported smashed windows and stolen valuables in the past few weeks. Victoria Thorsen, a senior Sports Medicine major, reported being victim of a car break-in … [Read more...] about Car Break-Ins Surge in Malibu