CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C

Is Fairfield, Ohio Safe?

Population 44,682 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairfield is a smaller community of 44,682 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Fairfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairfieldOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1887.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1887/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairfield

Violent crime in Fairfield is below the national average. The rate of 306.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1887.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfield
306.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairfield
1887.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairfield Safety

Is Fairfield safe?
Not especially. Fairfield earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairfield?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1887.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairfield's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,453 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairfield?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairfield, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fairfield compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Fairfield ranks behind about 61% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put Fairfield below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairfield?
306.7 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (38), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Ohio

Similar-sized communities in Ohio. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in Grove City45,180 pop · Grade C
D
See crime rates in Huber Heights43,905 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Cleveland Heights43,750 pop · Grade D+
D
See crime rates in Strongsville45,629 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Reynoldsburg43,350 pop · Grade D+
C
See crime rates in Delaware46,636 pop · Grade C
View all Ohio city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Fairfield

Get weekly safety updates for Fairfield

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities