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Is Lebanon, Ohio Safe?

Population 22,110 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lebanon runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,832 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate411.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2270.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate291.0--268.2
Theft Rate1832.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

411/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 411.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2270.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,832 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault291
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary437
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,832
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
411.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
2270.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
Not especially. Lebanon earns a D with a crime rate of 268.2 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 Lebanon?
268.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 411.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2270.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lebanon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,832 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
Crime rates have held steady in Lebanon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Lebanon ranks behind about 81% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
Bad. A D grade and 268.2 per-thousand rate put Lebanon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 411 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lebanon?
411.0 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (291), robbery (92), and murder (9.0) per 100,000.

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