Though this is old news to some, recent crime statistics released by the UCF Police Department warn that to all UCF students living on campus, at Pegasus Point and at Pegasus Connection to lock your doors. According to crime statistics updated on January 28, 2008, there have already been 24 reported larceny and/or theft related crimes this year.
In what seems to be a growing trend the number of reported larceny/theft crimes rocketed to 366 last year, jumping up 34 percent since 2006. If the steady rise of reported larceny and theft continues UCF students should expect even more reports of thefts and larceny in 2008.
Another interesting point to last year's stats: a majority of the thefts were reported around the time the Fall 2007 semester began. I get a feeling a lot of freshmen new to the UCF area and distracted by adjusting to college life are being targeted for theft.
For more crime statistics pertaining to the UCF area visit the UCF Police Department Web site.
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