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Is Bellefontaine, Ohio Safe?

Population 14,151 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,151, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bellefontaine earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,794 per 100K.

Bellefontaine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBellefontaineOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate201.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2040.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate134.0--268.2
Theft Rate1794.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

201/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2041/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bellefontaine

Violent crime in Bellefontaine is well below the national average. The rate of 201.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2040.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,794 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bellefontaine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault134
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,794
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bellefontaine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellefontaine
201.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bellefontaine
2040.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bellefontaine Safety

Is Bellefontaine safe?
Not especially. Bellefontaine earns a C with a crime rate of 224.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bellefontaine?
224.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 201.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2040.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bellefontaine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bellefontaine's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,794 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bellefontaine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bellefontaine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bellefontaine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bellefontaine?
Crime rates have held steady in Bellefontaine, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Bellefontaine compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Bellefontaine ranks behind about 61% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bellefontaine to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bellefontaine?
Bad. A C grade and 224.2 per-thousand rate put Bellefontaine below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 201 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bellefontaine?
201.2 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (134), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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