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Is Dublin, Ohio Safe?

Population 49,094 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dublin 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 259.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,415 per 100K.

Dublin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDublinOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2291.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1415.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate478.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2292/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dublin

Violent crime in Dublin is below the national average. The rate of 303.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2291.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,415 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dublin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,415
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft478
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dublin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dublin
303.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dublin
2291.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dublin Safety

Is Dublin safe?
Not especially. Dublin earns a D with a crime rate of 259.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dublin?
259.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2291.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dublin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dublin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,415 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dublin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dublin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dublin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dublin?
Crime rates have held steady in Dublin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Dublin compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Dublin ranks behind about 83% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Dublin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dublin?
Bad. A D grade and 259.5 per-thousand rate put Dublin below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dublin?
303.5 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) 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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