Ever wondered where the most dangerous places to live in Ohio are? The following are what we consider to be the 10 most dangerous places to live in Ohio, based on the data compiled from Upgraded Home, Roadsnacks, and FBI Data. The findings included factors such as the violent crime rate per 1,000 residents, as well as the property crime rate per 1,000 residents, to determine the rankings. Please note, these are by no means the worst places to live in Ohio; every state has its issues, and while the following towns have higher-than-average instances of crime, they are by no means bad places to live!
- Canton
Matt McGee/Flickr Canton has a population of approximately 70.4 thousand, and a violent crime rate of about 12 violent episodes reported per one thousand residents. Canton, OH, USA
- Whitehall
Nicholas Eckhart/Flickr With a population of approximately 19,000, Whitehall residents have a 1 in 18 chance of being the victim of a theft at some point. Whitehall, OH, USA
- Chillicothe
David Wilson/Flickr Chillicothe has a population of just over 21,000, and a violent crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 residents. Chillicothe, OH 45601, USA
- Dayton
Ayrcan/Flickr With a population of approximately 140.6 thousand, Dayton has a crime rate of approximately 54 per thousand residents. Dayton, OH, USA
- Cleveland
Erik Drost/Flickr With a population of approximately 383,781, Cleveland has a startling violent crime rate of 1 out of every 69 people. Robberies and assaults are the most commonly reported crimes. Cleveland, OH, USA
- Cincinnati
April Dray/Only In Your State With a population of approximately 302.6 thousand, Cincinnati has a crime rate of about 71 total reported crimes per one thousand residents. Burglary and car thefts occur for 39 out of every 1,000 residents. Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Springfield
Doug Kerr/Flickr Springfield has a population of approximately 59,282, and a crime rate of about 136 crimes per square mile. It recently, however, saw a 30% decrease in property crime. Springfield, OH, USA
- Portsmouth
David Wilson/Flickr Portsmouth has a population of approximately 20,340, and a crime rate including a 1 in 19 chance of being the victim of a property crime, Luckily, violent crime is not nearly as common. Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA
- Logan
Dan Keck/Flickr With a population of approximately 7,050, Hamilton has a property crime rate of about 1 in 18. Most of the town is mostly safe, however, the Haydenville area is considered the most dangerous part. Logan, OH 43138, USA
- Lima
David Grant/Flickr Lima has a population of approximately 36.8 thousand, and a crime rate of about 138 crimes for every square mile. Lima, OH, USA
If you’d like to see the more in-depth report for 2021 by Upgraded Home, visit their website.
Matt McGee/Flickr
Canton has a population of approximately 70.4 thousand, and a violent crime rate of about 12 violent episodes reported per one thousand residents.
Canton, OH, USA
Nicholas Eckhart/Flickr
With a population of approximately 19,000, Whitehall residents have a 1 in 18 chance of being the victim of a theft at some point.
Whitehall, OH, USA
David Wilson/Flickr
Chillicothe has a population of just over 21,000, and a violent crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 residents.
Chillicothe, OH 45601, USA
Ayrcan/Flickr
With a population of approximately 140.6 thousand, Dayton has a crime rate of approximately 54 per thousand residents.
Dayton, OH, USA
Erik Drost/Flickr
With a population of approximately 383,781, Cleveland has a startling violent crime rate of 1 out of every 69 people. Robberies and assaults are the most commonly reported crimes.
Cleveland, OH, USA
April Dray/Only In Your State
With a population of approximately 302.6 thousand, Cincinnati has a crime rate of about 71 total reported crimes per one thousand residents. Burglary and car thefts occur for 39 out of every 1,000 residents.
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Doug Kerr/Flickr
Springfield has a population of approximately 59,282, and a crime rate of about 136 crimes per square mile. It recently, however, saw a 30% decrease in property crime.
Springfield, OH, USA
David Wilson/Flickr
Portsmouth has a population of approximately 20,340, and a crime rate including a 1 in 19 chance of being the victim of a property crime, Luckily, violent crime is not nearly as common.
Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA
Dan Keck/Flickr
With a population of approximately 7,050, Hamilton has a property crime rate of about 1 in 18. Most of the town is mostly safe, however, the Haydenville area is considered the most dangerous part.
Logan, OH 43138, USA
David Grant/Flickr
Lima has a population of approximately 36.8 thousand, and a crime rate of about 138 crimes for every square mile.
Lima, OH, USA
Did your city or town make the list of most dangerous places in Ohio? What do you think of this list? On the flip side, what do you consider to be the best and safest places to live in Ohio? Share them with us in the comments below!
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Most Dangerous Places in Ohio March 17, 2021 Tori Jane What is it like living in Ohio? Ohio is a beautiful state with a little bit of everything for everyone. For nature lovers, Ohio is home to 175 trails, all begging to be explored. Other popular activities include hunting, camping, fishing, and other outdoorsy things. For city-dwellers, our cities are places of culture, art, and history. Columbus and Cleveland are both hubs for artistic souls, and Cincinnati has a vibrant arts district as well. Winters can get cold, but the mild and pleasant summers (as long as you don’t mind the humidity). What are some of the best places to live in Ohio? Ohio is filled with great places to plant your roots; for example, the suburbs of Columbus are quite pleasant, and one little town is even called Dublin - and yes, it has an Irish streak! Upper Arlington, nestled inside Columbus, has a very low crime rate as well as excellent schools. Powell, resting close by, is also an urban paradise, though the cost of living is higher than in most Ohio suburbs. What are the crime rates in Ohio? According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Ohio has about-average crime rates when compared to the rest of the country. However, certain towns in Ohio have significantly higher rates of crime than the rest of the country, so care must be taken to do one’s research if they’re hoping to move to the state. For example, Chillicothe is more dangerous than 99% of other communities in the US, per the UpgradedHome report.
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Most Dangerous Places in Ohio
March 17, 2021
Tori Jane
What is it like living in Ohio? Ohio is a beautiful state with a little bit of everything for everyone. For nature lovers, Ohio is home to 175 trails, all begging to be explored. Other popular activities include hunting, camping, fishing, and other outdoorsy things. For city-dwellers, our cities are places of culture, art, and history. Columbus and Cleveland are both hubs for artistic souls, and Cincinnati has a vibrant arts district as well. Winters can get cold, but the mild and pleasant summers (as long as you don’t mind the humidity). What are some of the best places to live in Ohio? Ohio is filled with great places to plant your roots; for example, the suburbs of Columbus are quite pleasant, and one little town is even called Dublin - and yes, it has an Irish streak! Upper Arlington, nestled inside Columbus, has a very low crime rate as well as excellent schools. Powell, resting close by, is also an urban paradise, though the cost of living is higher than in most Ohio suburbs. What are the crime rates in Ohio? According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Ohio has about-average crime rates when compared to the rest of the country. However, certain towns in Ohio have significantly higher rates of crime than the rest of the country, so care must be taken to do one’s research if they’re hoping to move to the state. For example, Chillicothe is more dangerous than 99% of other communities in the US, per the UpgradedHome report.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Ohio is a beautiful state with a little bit of everything for everyone. For nature lovers, Ohio is home to 175 trails, all begging to be explored. Other popular activities include hunting, camping, fishing, and other outdoorsy things. For city-dwellers, our cities are places of culture, art, and history. Columbus and Cleveland are both hubs for artistic souls, and Cincinnati has a vibrant arts district as well. Winters can get cold, but the mild and pleasant summers (as long as you don’t mind the humidity).
What are some of the best places to live in Ohio?
Ohio is filled with great places to plant your roots; for example, the suburbs of Columbus are quite pleasant, and one little town is even called Dublin - and yes, it has an Irish streak! Upper Arlington, nestled inside Columbus, has a very low crime rate as well as excellent schools. Powell, resting close by, is also an urban paradise, though the cost of living is higher than in most Ohio suburbs.
What are the crime rates in Ohio?
According to NeighborhoodScout.com, Ohio has about-average crime rates when compared to the rest of the country. However, certain towns in Ohio have significantly higher rates of crime than the rest of the country, so care must be taken to do one’s research if they’re hoping to move to the state. For example, Chillicothe is more dangerous than 99% of other communities in the US, per the UpgradedHome report.
