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Is Fremont, Ohio Safe?

Population 15,765 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,765, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fremont earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,018 per 100K.

Fremont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFremontOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1669.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1018.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1669/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fremont

Violent crime in Fremont is close to the national average. The rate of 340.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1669.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,018 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fremont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary234
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,018
073% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fremont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
340.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fremont
1669.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fremont Safety

Is Fremont safe?
It depends on where in Fremont you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Fremont?
201 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1669.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fremont safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Fremont 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 Fremont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fremont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fremont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fremont?
Crime rates have held steady in Fremont, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Fremont compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Fremont isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Fremont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fremont?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Fremont?
340.9 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (38), and murder (7.0) 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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