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Is Green, Ohio Safe?

Population 27,553 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Green is a smaller community of 27,553 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,830 per 100K.

Green Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2223.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1830.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2224/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Green

Violent crime in Green is below the national average. The rate of 300.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2223.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,830 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Green Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary430
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,830
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Green Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green
300.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green
2223.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Safety

Is Green safe?
Not especially. Green earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Green?
252.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2223.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Green safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Green's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,830 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Green?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Green generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Green police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Green?
No. Crime in Green has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Green compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Green ranks behind about 85% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Green to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Green?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.4 per-thousand rate put Green below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Green?
300.4 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) 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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