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Is Grove City, Ohio Safe?

Population 45,180 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Grove City is a smaller community of 45,180 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,457 per 100K.

Grove City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrove CityOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1884.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate216.0--268.2
Theft Rate1457.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate233.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1885/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Grove City

Violent crime in Grove City is below the national average. The rate of 274.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1884.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,457 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Grove City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault216
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,457
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft233
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Grove City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grove City
274.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Grove City
1884.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Grove City Safety

Is Grove City safe?
Not especially. Grove City earns a C with a crime rate of 216 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Grove City?
216 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1884.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Grove City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Grove City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,457 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Grove City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Grove City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Grove City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Grove City?
Crime rates have held steady in Grove City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Grove City compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Grove City isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Grove City 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 Grove City?
Bad. A C grade and 216 per-thousand rate put Grove City below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 275 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Grove City?
274.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (216), robbery (67), 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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