Safety Score
1.53 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Torrance, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
El Camino Community College District
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 21,599-student campus.
- 1.53
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,824
- Rank of 3,050
- #214
- CA rank
- 21,599
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
El Camino Community College District reports 1.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,824 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 57% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.53
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,824
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 57%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 23
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
El Camino Community College District increased from 18 to 23 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesEl Camino Community College District is a Public institution located in Torrance, CA, enrolling approximately 21,599 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 51 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #214 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 21,599 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at El Camino Community College District is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 2.88 incidents per 1,000 students, El Camino Community College District reports 47% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1824
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#214
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
23
across 11 crime categories
Where El Camino Community College District sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 43% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
El Camino Community College District percentile rank 40.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1824 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
El Camino Community College District reports 47% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,144
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,630
- Avg Net Price
- $5,968
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $30,790
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,589
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 31%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 21,599 enrolled students, El Camino Community College District is in the largest 4% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEl Camino Community College District: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 130% (10 → 23 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Fondling | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
El Camino Community College District vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CA
El Camino Community College District
1.53 incidents / 1,000 students
CT
Post University
0.51 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Drexel University
1.89 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Post University
Waterbury, CT · 21,699 enrolled
Safety Score 0.51
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · 21,703 enrolled
Safety Score 1.89
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · 21,736 enrolled
Safety Score 4.83
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · 21,778 enrolled
Safety Score 4.64
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · 21,403 enrolled
Safety Score 2.52
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest El Camino Community College District nationally (rank #1824), regardless of size or state.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR
National Rank #1823
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
National Rank #1825
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
National Rank #1822
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
National Rank #1826
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD
National Rank #1821
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Camino Community College District safe?
El Camino Community College District has a safety score of 1.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,824 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at El Camino Community College District?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does El Camino Community College District compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does El Camino Community College District have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding El Camino Community College District's Safety Profile
El Camino Community College District in Torrance, CA enrolls 21,599 students and has a safety score of 1.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1824 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 18 in 2022 to 23 in 2023.
What this means for you
El Camino Community College District's 1.53 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh El Camino Community College District against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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