Campus crime up 6 percent in Tennessee

Overall, 8,684 offenses were reported last year, compared with 8,194 in 2003. More than a third of the crimes were related to larceny or theft — the most common offense.

Drug and narcotic crimes increased 33 percent and made up 6 percent of total crime, while DUI was up 31 percent and drunkenness 7 percent.

More than 7 percent of the crimes committed on campuses last year were considered violent, with aggravated assault the most frequent.

Even though aggravated assaults were up, violent crime fell 7.4 percent overall. Robbery was down 19 percent. Forcible rapes were up by two cases from 16 to 18. No murders were reported last year.

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville reported three forcible sex offenses, two aggravated assaults, five robberies and 117 drug or narcotic violations.

Middle Tennessee State University reported three forcible sex offenses, six aggravated assaults, no robberies and 39 drug or narcotic violations.

The University of Memphis reported no forcible sex crimes, seven aggravated assaults, four robberies and 12 drug or narcotic violations.