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Is Kent, Ohio Safe?

Population 27,737 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kent has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Kent Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKentOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2174.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate307.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2174/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kent

Violent crime in Kent is close to the national average. The rate of 390.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2174.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kent Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft307
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kent Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kent
390.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kent
2174.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kent Safety

Is Kent safe?
Not especially. Kent earns a D with a crime rate of 256.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kent?
256.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2174.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kent safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kent's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kent?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kent generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kent police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kent?
No. Crime in Kent has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kent compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Kent ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kent to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kent?
Bad. A D grade and 256.4 per-thousand rate put Kent below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kent?
390.0 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (78), 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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