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Is Hamilton, Ohio Safe?

Population 64,644 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hamilton earns a C safety grade with 221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 68% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,622 per 100K.

Hamilton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHamiltonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1961.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1622.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate427.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1961/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hamilton

Violent crime in Hamilton is below the national average. The rate of 251.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1961.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,622 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hamilton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary373
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,622
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft427
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hamilton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hamilton
251.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hamilton
1961.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton Safety

Is Hamilton safe?
Not especially. Hamilton earns a C with a crime rate of 221.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hamilton?
221.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1961.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hamilton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hamilton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,622 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hamilton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hamilton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hamilton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hamilton?
Crime rates have held steady in Hamilton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hamilton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Hamilton ranks behind about 77% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Bad. A C grade and 221.3 per-thousand rate put Hamilton below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hamilton?
251.6 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (59), and murder (2.0) 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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