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Is Fairborn, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,754 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairborn is a smaller community of 35,754 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,391 per 100K.

Fairborn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairbornOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2132.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate291.0--268.2
Theft Rate1391.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2132/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairborn

Violent crime in Fairborn is close to the national average. The rate of 371.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2132.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,391 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairborn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault291
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,391
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairborn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairborn
371.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairborn
2132.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairborn Safety

Is Fairborn safe?
Not especially. Fairborn earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairborn?
250.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2132.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairborn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairborn's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,391 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairborn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairborn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairborn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairborn?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairborn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Fairborn compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Fairborn ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairborn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fairborn?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.3 per-thousand rate put Fairborn below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairborn?
371.0 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (291), robbery (92), 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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