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Is Bucyrus, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,631 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bucyrus is a smaller community of 11,631 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,648 per 100K.

Bucyrus Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBucyrusOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1937.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1648.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1938/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bucyrus

Violent crime in Bucyrus is below the national average. The rate of 232.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1937.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,648 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bucyrus Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary214
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,648
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bucyrus Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bucyrus
232.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bucyrus
1937.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bucyrus Safety

Is Bucyrus safe?
Not especially. Bucyrus earns a C with a crime rate of 217 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bucyrus?
217 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1937.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bucyrus safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bucyrus's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,648 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bucyrus?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bucyrus generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bucyrus police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bucyrus?
Crime rates have held steady in Bucyrus, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Bucyrus compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Bucyrus ranks behind about 70% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bucyrus to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bucyrus?
Bad. A C grade and 217 per-thousand rate put Bucyrus below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bucyrus?
232.5 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (27), 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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