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Is London, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,813 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

London is a smaller community of 10,813 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,466 per 100K.

London Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLondonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1466.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1936/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for London

Violent crime in London is close to the national average. The rate of 393.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,466 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

London Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary210
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,466
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How London Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

London
393.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

London
1935.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About London Safety

Is London safe?
Not especially. London earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.9 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 London?
232.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is London safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. London's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,466 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in London?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in London generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the London police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in London?
No. Crime in London has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does London compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. London ranks behind about 70% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is London 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 London?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.9 per-thousand rate put London below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in London?
393.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (88), and murder (6.0) 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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