Preventing Theft California State University, Northridge University Police Department Preventing Theft Theft is by far the most common crime on the university campus.
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity and can be prevented by taking simple precautions.
Keep valuables with you at all times or leave them at home. Record the make, model, and serial numbers of all valuables and keep the records in a safe place. Engrave your property with your driver license number. Report stolen property to the police department as soon as possible. Leave textbooks unattended, particularly toward the end of a semester.