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Is Huber Heights, Ohio Safe?

Population 43,905 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Huber Heights runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,970 per 100K.

Huber Heights Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuber HeightsOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2404.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1970.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate560.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2405/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huber Heights

Violent crime in Huber Heights is below the national average. The rate of 286.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2404.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,970 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huber Heights Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary435
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,970
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft560
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huber Heights Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huber Heights
286.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huber Heights
2404.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huber Heights Safety

Is Huber Heights safe?
Not especially. Huber Heights earns a D with a crime rate of 269.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Huber Heights?
269.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2404.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huber Heights safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huber Heights's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,970 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huber Heights?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huber Heights generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huber Heights police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huber Heights?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Huber Heights's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Huber Heights compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Huber Heights ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Huber Heights 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 Huber Heights?
Bad. A D grade and 269.1 per-thousand rate put Huber Heights below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huber Heights?
286.2 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (59), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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