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Is Fostoria, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,920 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,920, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fostoria earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,201 per 100K.

Fostoria Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFostoriaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1898.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1201.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1899/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fostoria

Violent crime in Fostoria is below the national average. The rate of 264.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1898.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,201 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fostoria Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary203
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,201
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fostoria Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fostoria
264.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fostoria
1898.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fostoria Safety

Is Fostoria safe?
Not especially. Fostoria earns a C with a crime rate of 216.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fostoria?
216.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1898.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fostoria safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fostoria's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,201 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fostoria?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fostoria generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fostoria police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fostoria?
Crime rates have held steady in Fostoria, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fostoria compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Fostoria isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Fostoria 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 Fostoria?
Bad. A C grade and 216.3 per-thousand rate put Fostoria below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fostoria?
264.1 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) 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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