Characterized by shops and restaurants that close at 10 p.m., pristine, almost identical buildings and a reputation that ranks it among one of the safest cities in the nation, Irvine may seem like a haven from the horror stories seen on the 11 o'clock news. Appearances, however, can be misleading. Crimes such as burglary, aggravated assaults, rape and other forms of sexual assault can and do occur. UCI students, many of whom are living away from home for the first time, must be aware of this reality. There are two types of crimes.
Property crimes involve personal belongings, while violent crimes involve people.
Out of the 45 burglaries reported, only two were solved. As can be seen by the statistics, it is difficult to catch a thief. Prevention, however, is possible through the use of common sense. Lock your cars. Because it directly involves contact with another person, violent crime is often more threatening than property crime.