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Is Alliance, Ohio Safe?

Population 21,582 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Alliance is a smaller community of 21,582 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,174 per 100K.

Alliance Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAllianceOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1952.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1174.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1953/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alliance

Violent crime in Alliance is close to the national average. The rate of 386.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1952.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,174 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alliance Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,174
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Alliance Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alliance
386.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alliance
1952.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alliance Safety

Is Alliance safe?
Not especially. Alliance earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alliance?
233.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1952.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alliance safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alliance's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,174 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alliance?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alliance generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alliance police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alliance?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alliance's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Alliance compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Alliance ranks behind about 65% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alliance to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alliance?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.9 per-thousand rate put Alliance below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alliance?
386.3 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) 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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