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Is Beavercreek, Ohio Safe?

Population 48,134 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Beavercreek faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,865 per 100K.

Beavercreek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeavercreekOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2421.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1865.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2422/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beavercreek

Violent crime in Beavercreek is close to the national average. The rate of 368.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2421.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,865 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beavercreek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,865
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beavercreek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beavercreek
368.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beavercreek
2421.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beavercreek Safety

Is Beavercreek safe?
Not especially. Beavercreek earns a D- with a crime rate of 279 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 Beavercreek?
279 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2421.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beavercreek safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Beavercreek's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,865 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beavercreek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beavercreek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beavercreek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beavercreek?
No. Crime in Beavercreek has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Beavercreek compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Beavercreek ranks behind about 83% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Beavercreek to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Beavercreek?
Bad. A D- grade and 279 per-thousand rate put Beavercreek below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Beavercreek?
368.3 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (79), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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