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Is Hilliard, Ohio Safe?

Population 38,898 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Hilliard faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,791 per 100K.

Hilliard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHilliardOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate256.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2366.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1791.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2367/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hilliard

Violent crime in Hilliard is below the national average. The rate of 256.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2366.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,791 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hilliard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,791
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hilliard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hilliard
256.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hilliard
2366.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hilliard Safety

Is Hilliard safe?
Not especially. Hilliard earns a D with a crime rate of 262.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hilliard?
262.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 256.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2366.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hilliard safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hilliard's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,791 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hilliard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hilliard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hilliard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hilliard?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hilliard's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hilliard compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Hilliard ranks behind about 88% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hilliard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hilliard?
Bad. A D grade and 262.3 per-thousand rate put Hilliard below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 256 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hilliard?
256.0 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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