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Is Bexley, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,452 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bexley is a smaller community of 12,452 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,207 per 100K.

Bexley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBexleyOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate1207.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1739/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bexley

Violent crime in Bexley is below the national average. The rate of 258.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,207 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bexley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,207
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bexley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bexley
258.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bexley
1739.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bexley Safety

Is Bexley safe?
It depends on where in Bexley you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Bexley?
199.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bexley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bexley has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bexley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bexley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bexley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bexley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bexley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Bexley compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Bexley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Bexley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bexley?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bexley?
258.0 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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