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Is Avon, Ohio Safe?

Population 25,611 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Avon is a smaller community of 25,611 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Avon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1939.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate483.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1939/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avon

Violent crime in Avon is close to the national average. The rate of 357.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1939.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Avon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft483
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon
357.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon
1939.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Safety

Is Avon safe?
Not especially. Avon earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.7 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 Avon?
229.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1939.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,411 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Avon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avon?
No. Crime in Avon has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Avon compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Avon ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Avon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Avon?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.7 per-thousand rate put Avon below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 358 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avon?
357.8 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) 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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