Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Dayton is the safer city with a safety score of 48/100. Columbus has a violent crime rate of 431.2/100K compared to 431.5/100K in Dayton.
| Metric | Columbus Ohio | Dayton Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 45/100 | 48/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 431.2 | 431.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,920.7 | 3,657.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,351.9 | 4,088.8 |
| Murder Rate | 19.9 | 13.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 135.1 | 84.5 |
| Assault Rate | 237.6 | 295.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 1,026.7 | 801.3 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,161.8 | 2,405.2 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 732.2 | 450.8 |
| Population | 900,000 | 186,428 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.