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Is Avon Lake, Ohio Safe?

Population 26,486 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Avon Lake faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,862 per 100K.

Avon Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvon LakeOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate310.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2341.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate193.0--268.2
Theft Rate1862.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate581.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

311/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avon Lake

Violent crime in Avon Lake is close to the national average. The rate of 310.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2341.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,862 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Avon Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault193
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,862
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft581
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avon Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon Lake
310.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon Lake
2341.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Lake Safety

Is Avon Lake safe?
Not especially. Avon Lake earns a D with a crime rate of 265.2 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 Lake?
265.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 310.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2341.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avon Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avon Lake's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,862 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Avon Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avon Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avon Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avon Lake?
Crime rates have held steady in Avon Lake, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Avon Lake compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Avon Lake ranks behind about 88% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Avon Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Avon Lake?
Bad. A D grade and 265.2 per-thousand rate put Avon Lake below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 311 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avon Lake?
310.6 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (193), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) 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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