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Is Findlay, Ohio Safe?

Population 40,370 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Findlay is a smaller community of 40,370 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,451 per 100K.

Findlay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFindlayOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1739.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1451.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1739/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Findlay

Violent crime in Findlay is close to the national average. The rate of 338.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1739.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,451 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Findlay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,451
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Findlay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Findlay
338.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Findlay
1739.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Findlay Safety

Is Findlay safe?
Not especially. Findlay earns a C with a crime rate of 207.8 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 Findlay?
207.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1739.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Findlay safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Findlay has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Findlay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Findlay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Findlay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Findlay?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Findlay's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Findlay compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Findlay isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Findlay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Findlay?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Findlay?
338.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (76), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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