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Is Dover, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,947 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dover has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 257.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,061 per 100K.

Dover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDoverOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2325.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate2061.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate558.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dover

Violent crime in Dover is below the national average. The rate of 245.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2325.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,061 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,061
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft558
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dover
245.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dover
2325.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dover Safety

Is Dover safe?
Not especially. Dover earns a D with a crime rate of 257.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dover?
257.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2325.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dover's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,061 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dover?
No. Crime in Dover has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Dover compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Dover ranks behind about 90% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Dover 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 Dover?
Bad. A D grade and 257.1 per-thousand rate put Dover below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dover?
245.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (53), and murder (2.0) 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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