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Is Centerville, Ohio Safe?

Population 25,194 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Centerville is a smaller community of 25,194 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,502 per 100K.

Centerville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentervilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate221.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1804.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate130.0--268.2
Theft Rate1502.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1805/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Centerville

Violent crime in Centerville is below the national average. The rate of 221.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1804.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,502 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Centerville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault130
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,502
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Centerville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerville
221.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Centerville
1804.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Centerville Safety

Is Centerville safe?
It depends on where in Centerville 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 Centerville?
202.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 221.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1804.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Centerville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Centerville 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 Centerville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Centerville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Centerville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Centerville?
No. Crime in Centerville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Centerville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Centerville ranks behind about 60% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Centerville 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 Centerville?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Centerville?
221.7 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (130), robbery (35), 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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