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Is Barberton, Ohio Safe?

Population 24,748 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Barberton is a smaller community of 24,748 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 254 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,477 per 100K.

Barberton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBarbertonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate406.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2133.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate284.0--268.2
Theft Rate1477.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Barberton

Violent crime in Barberton is close to the national average. The rate of 406.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2133.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,477 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Barberton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault284
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,477
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Barberton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barberton
406.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Barberton
2133.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Barberton Safety

Is Barberton safe?
Not especially. Barberton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254 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 Barberton?
254 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 406.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2133.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Barberton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Barberton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,477 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Barberton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Barberton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Barberton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Barberton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Barberton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Barberton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Barberton ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Barberton 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 Barberton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254 per-thousand rate put Barberton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Barberton?
406.3 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (284), robbery (50), and murder (6.0) 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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