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Is Kettering, Ohio Safe?

Population 57,396 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Kettering means there's room for concern. The 214.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,649 per 100K.

Kettering Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKetteringOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1907.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1649.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1908/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kettering

Violent crime in Kettering is below the national average. The rate of 240.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1907.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,649 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kettering Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,649
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kettering Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kettering
240.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kettering
1907.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kettering Safety

Is Kettering safe?
Not especially. Kettering earns a C with a crime rate of 214.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kettering?
214.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1907.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kettering safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Kettering has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kettering?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kettering generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kettering police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kettering?
Crime rates have held steady in Kettering, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Kettering compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Kettering ranks behind about 70% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Kettering 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 Kettering?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Kettering?
240.9 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) 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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