University of Georgia Released 2025 Security Report
The annual report details campus crime statistics, including arrests, vehicle thefts, and disciplinary referrals for 2025.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Property Crime
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The University of Georgia Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Fire Safety and Security Report. The document outlines a range of criminal activity and disciplinary actions involving students and faculty on and around the Athens campus.
Why it matters
The report provides transparency regarding campus safety, offering students and residents insight into the prevalence of various offenses including property crimes and violence. It serves as an official record for law enforcement and the university to track security trends.
The UGAPD logged 42 total vehicle thefts, 37 of which involved motorized scooters or electric devices. Additionally, 157 arrests were documented, encompassing 136 liquor law violations and 13 drug-related charges.
The players
University of Georgia Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling the campus and managing security reporting.
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
This local agency provides jurisdiction and law enforcement support for areas surrounding the University of Georgia campus.
The details
The report compiles statistics from both the University of Georgia Police Department and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. It covers a wide scope of incidents, including 10 reports of rape, 19 burglaries, and 37 offenses categorized under the Violence Against Women Act.
Timeline
The 2025 crime statistics were compiled throughout the 2025 calendar year.
Student conduct violations were tracked from 2023 through 2025.
The official report was released on October 1, 2026.
Legal Context
This reporting is mandated by federal guidelines under the Clery Act, which requires universities to maintain public records of campus safety data. These reports provide a standard framework for comparing campus security climates across the nation.
The release of these figures offers students and Athens residents a clearer picture of prevalent local security concerns, such as the high rate of scooter thefts. The data allows the community to better understand campus safety risks and take necessary precautions.
The takeaway
Understanding these statistics is a proactive way for students to identify common security threats, such as the vulnerability of electric mobility devices. Keeping personal property secure and staying informed about campus safety policies helps mitigate risks identified in the report.
Further reading
For more information on local safety trends, visit the Athens property-crime section.
More information
View the complete Annual Fire Safety and Security Report for detailed statistics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Red and Black.
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