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Is Coshocton, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,169 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coshocton is a smaller community of 11,169 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,608 per 100K.

Coshocton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoshoctonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1913.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate171.0--268.2
Theft Rate1608.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate328.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1913/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coshocton

Violent crime in Coshocton is below the national average. The rate of 259.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1913.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,608 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coshocton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault171
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary233
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,608
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft328
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coshocton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coshocton
259.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coshocton
1913.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coshocton Safety

Is Coshocton safe?
Not especially. Coshocton earns a C with a crime rate of 217.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coshocton?
217.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1913.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coshocton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coshocton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,608 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coshocton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coshocton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coshocton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coshocton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Coshocton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Coshocton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Coshocton ranks behind about 72% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Coshocton 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 Coshocton?
Bad. A C grade and 217.3 per-thousand rate put Coshocton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coshocton?
259.5 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (171), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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