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Is Clayton, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,397 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Clayton runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

Clayton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClaytonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2275.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2275/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clayton

Violent crime in Clayton is below the national average. The rate of 281.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2275.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clayton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clayton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
281.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clayton
2275.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton Safety

Is Clayton safe?
Not especially. Clayton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clayton?
255.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2275.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clayton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clayton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,486 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clayton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clayton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clayton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clayton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clayton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Clayton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Clayton ranks behind about 80% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Clayton 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 Clayton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.6 per-thousand rate put Clayton below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clayton?
281.0 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (38), 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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