University of Arkansas police investigate five reported rape incidents this semester

University of Arkansas police are investigating five reported rape incidents from this semester, all listed as active in the department’s crime log. The incidents reportedly occurred Oct. 4 at two campus residence halls, Oct. 31 at the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, Nov. 1 in campus Lot 330, and Nov. 8 at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. Police have released few details and have not announced arrests; the reports remain allegations. The university’s 2025 Clery report recorded 19 reported rapes, up from six in 2024 and nine in 2023.