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Is Akron, Ohio Safe?

Population 189,691 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Akron has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 263.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,064 per 100K.

Akron Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAkronOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2357.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate2064.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

263.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2358/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Akron

Violent crime in Akron is below the national average. The rate of 279.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2357.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,064 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Akron Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,064
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Akron Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Akron
279.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Akron
2357.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Akron Safety

Is Akron safe?
Not especially. Akron earns a D with a crime rate of 263.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Akron?
263.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2357.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Akron safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Akron's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,064 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Akron?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Akron generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Akron police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Akron?
No. Crime in Akron has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Akron compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Akron ranks behind about 91% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Akron to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Akron?
Bad. A D grade and 263.7 per-thousand rate put Akron below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Akron?
279.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (54), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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