Safest Cities in Ohio (2023)

Ohio Safety Analysis

• Ohio ranks #28 out of 51 states for safety, below the national median. Across 10 tracked cities totaling 2,632,065 residents, crime rates trend higher than the US average, though individual cities vary widely.
• The average violent crime rate across Ohio cities is 501 per 100K residents, 4% above the national average of 481/100K. Higher rates of assault and robbery are the primary drivers of this gap.
• Property crime averages 3,709/100K across Ohio, 18% above the national average of 3,153/100K. Larceny and vehicle theft are the most common offenses, so home security and theft prevention are especially relevant here.
• Only 12% of crime in Ohio is violent, well below the typical 20-25% national share. While property crime remains the primary concern, the risk of violent victimization is comparatively low.
• Canton leads Ohio with a safety score of 74/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.