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Is Lima, Ohio Safe?

Population 34,695 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lima runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,763 per 100K.

Lima Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLimaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate293.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2366.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1763.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

266 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

293/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

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

Key Crime Statistics for Lima

Violent crime in Lima is below the national average. The rate of 293.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2366.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,763 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lima Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,763
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lima Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lima
293.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lima
2366.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lima Safety

Is Lima safe?
Not especially. Lima earns a D with a crime rate of 266 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lima?
266 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 293.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2366.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lima safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lima's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,763 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lima?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lima generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lima police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lima?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lima's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lima compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Lima ranks behind about 81% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lima 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 Lima?
Bad. A D grade and 266 per-thousand rate put Lima below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 293 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lima?
293.0 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (70), 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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