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Is Gahanna, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,986 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gahanna is a smaller community of 35,986 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,133 per 100K.

Gahanna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGahannaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1880.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1133.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate164.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1880/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gahanna

Violent crime in Gahanna is well below the national average. The rate of 215.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1880.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,133 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gahanna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary332
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,133
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft164
052% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gahanna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gahanna
215.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gahanna
1880.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gahanna Safety

Is Gahanna safe?
Not especially. Gahanna earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gahanna?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1880.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gahanna safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Gahanna 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 Gahanna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gahanna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gahanna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gahanna?
No. Crime in Gahanna has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Gahanna compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Gahanna 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 Gahanna to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Gahanna?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Gahanna?
215.3 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (36), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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