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At least 70 public and private West Virginia institutions of education
reported criminal incidents in their campus buildings or residence halls
during year 2000. Compared to most colleges and universities around the
country, West Virginia institutions are relatively safe.
Glenville State College reported three forcible sex offenses and four
burglaries.
West Virginia University reported three forcible sex offenses, a case of
aggravated assault, 20 burglaries, three stolen vehicles and two arson cases
on campus. Campus security at WVU said nearly all serious crimes at the
institution involved alcohol.
Fairmont State College reported one robbery and seven burglaries.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg did not report any on-campus
criminal offenses for 2000. | 
