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UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports
September 29, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn is releasing two annual reports detailing its response to reports of criminal activity, sexual violence, serious on-campus injuries, and other issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities.
Clery Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Clery Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required from all U.S. universities that receive federal financial aid funds. It includes data about certain crimes identified by the Clery Act, including violations of the Violence Against Women Act; arrests and disciplinary referrals for drug and alcohol violations; and hate crimes reported on property that UConn owns or controls, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus.
It also provides a comprehensive overview of safety policies and prevention programs available to UConn’s campus communities, compiled by the UConn Division of University Safety.
Report from the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR)
The second report, compiled by UConn’s [Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights](formerly known as the Office of Institutional Equity), is a state-mandated annual overview in which all Connecticut colleges and universities outline their policies, programs, and data on sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence.
This report captures a wider range of data in those categories than the Clery report because:
- The data collected is not limited to incidents reported to have occurred on UConn property.
- Incidents reported even in the absence of a UConn connection are included.
Categorization Differences:
While some categories listed in the Clery and OICR reports might appear to capture data about the same kinds of crimes and incidents, including some regarding sexual assault and related crimes, the numbers will differ between the two reports due to:
- Differences in how incidents are defined.
- Variations in locations for which incidents must be captured.
UConn’s Approach:
Important notes on UConn’s approach to reporting:
- UConn prioritizes the wishes of the complainant in whether that person wants an investigation to be pursued. This helps them regain a sense of agency over their circumstances and their unique healing journey.
- All sexual assault reports received in a given year, regardless of detail or timing, are counted.
This expansive view contributes to UConn’s commitment to creating and maintaining a campus free from all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence.