Note, this thread has been merged with the OP’s other thread on the same topic.
I’m sure the college is perfectly safe. Campus police are on the ball at theses colleges and WF has an excellent reputation.
Read this thread for some perspective on college towns. http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/t/washu-st-louis-crime-rate
It’s worth noting that most crime associated with colleges is due to alcohol and sexual assault, unfortunately. Clery Reports have already been mentioned.