Safety Score
2.24 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Gaffney, SC · 1,782 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 18 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.24 per 1,000 students · national rank #2079.
Limestone University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Gaffney, SC, enrolling approximately 1,782 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 2.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2079 nationally and #43 within SC.
Limestone University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 18 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2079 and #43 within SC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,782 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Limestone University is "burglary" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 7 in 2021 to 4 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 3.04 incidents per 1,000 students, Limestone University reports 26% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 21 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
Safety Score
2.24 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
National Rank
#2079
See peer comparison
State Rank (SC)
#43
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2079 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Limestone University reports 26% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 47 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 1 | 8 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 39 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 9 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 39 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
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Limestone University in Gaffney, SC enrolls 1,782 students and has a safety score of 2.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2079 nationally.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 7 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.