Georgetown University Reported Rise in 2025 Campus Crime
The campus saw a 17 percent increase in total incident reports last year, driven by a surge in burglary cases.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Property Crime
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Georgetown University reported 168 incident reports in 2025, marking a 17 percent increase from the 143 reports filed in 2024. The university noted a significant 37 percent rise in burglaries, which climbed from 35 incidents in 2024 to 48 last year.
Why it matters
Federal law mandates the publication of the annual security report to ensure transparency regarding campus safety. The 2025 edition marked the first time the university included data on hazing incidents to comply with federal requirements.
The Georgetown University Police Department handled 48 burglary cases in 2025, an increase of 37 percent over the 35 cases recorded in 2024. The department continues to coordinate with Washington, D.C. emergency services to manage campus safety.
The players
Georgetown University
This private research university is located in Washington, D.C., and is required by law to publish annual campus security data.
Georgetown University Police Department
The department is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining safety and responding to incidents on the campus.
The details
The university is utilizing an anti-hazing education program to address new transparency requirements following federal law changes. The 2025 report serves as a retrospective look at security incidents, including specific thefts occurring at campus facilities like dorms and gyms.
Timeline
The university received 143 total incident reports during 2024.
The Stop Campus Hazing Act became federal law in December 2024.
A student reported a burglary in the LXR dorm in early 2025.
A student reported credit card theft at a campus gym in June 2025.
Total incident reports at the campus increased to 168 in 2025.
Legal Context
The university's latest security report follows the implementation of the Stop Campus Hazing Act by incorporating mandatory hazing statistics for the first time. This reflects broader legislative trends requiring universities to provide increased transparency regarding campus culture and safety.
Increased crime reports may lead to heightened security presence and new safety protocols across the university campus. Students and staff are encouraged to coordinate with campus police and local emergency services to address reported security gaps.
The takeaway
Maintaining awareness of local security reports can help residents identify trends and utilize university support resources. Campus security remains a collaborative effort requiring proactive participation from the student body and administrative staff.
What happens next
The university will publish a dedicated hazing transparency report to further align with federal reporting standards.
Further reading
For more information on trends in local safety, visit the Property Crime section.
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