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Is Canal Winchester, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,058 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Canal Winchester is a smaller community of 10,058 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,276 per 100K.

Canal Winchester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCanal WinchesterOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1962.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1276.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate180.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

227 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1963/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canal Winchester

Violent crime in Canal Winchester is below the national average. The rate of 307.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1962.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,276 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canal Winchester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,276
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft180
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canal Winchester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canal Winchester
307.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canal Winchester
1962.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Canal Winchester Safety

Is Canal Winchester safe?
Not especially. Canal Winchester earns a C with a crime rate of 227 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Canal Winchester?
227 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1962.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canal Winchester safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Canal Winchester's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,276 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Canal Winchester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canal Winchester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canal Winchester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canal Winchester?
No. Crime in Canal Winchester has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Canal Winchester compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Canal Winchester ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Canal Winchester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Canal Winchester?
Bad. A C grade and 227 per-thousand rate put Canal Winchester below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Canal Winchester?
307.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (36), 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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