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Is Circleville, Ohio Safe?

Population 14,634 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Circleville is a smaller community of 14,634 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,325 per 100K.

Circleville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCirclevilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1859.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate141.0--268.2
Theft Rate1325.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1859/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Circleville

Violent crime in Circleville is below the national average. The rate of 245.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1859.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,325 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Circleville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault141
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,325
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Circleville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Circleville
245.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Circleville
1859.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Circleville Safety

Is Circleville safe?
Not especially. Circleville earns a C with a crime rate of 210.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Circleville?
210.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1859.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Circleville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Circleville 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 Circleville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Circleville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Circleville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Circleville?
No. Crime in Circleville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Circleville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Circleville ranks behind about 70% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Circleville 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 Circleville?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Circleville?
245.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (141), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) 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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