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Is Celina, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,936 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,936, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Celina earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,617 per 100K.

Celina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCelinaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2189.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1617.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate462.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2190/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Celina

Violent crime in Celina is below the national average. The rate of 244.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2189.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,617 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Celina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,617
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft462
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Celina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Celina
244.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Celina
2189.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Celina Safety

Is Celina safe?
Not especially. Celina earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Celina?
243.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2189.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Celina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Celina's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,617 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Celina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Celina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Celina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Celina?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Celina's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Celina compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Celina ranks behind about 76% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Celina 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 Celina?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.4 per-thousand rate put Celina below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Celina?
244.4 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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