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Is Lorain, Ohio Safe?

Population 65,366 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lorain 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 259.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,989 per 100K.

Lorain Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLorainOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2282.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1989.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate574.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lorain

Violent crime in Lorain is close to the national average. The rate of 316.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2282.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,989 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lorain Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,989
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft574
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lorain Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lorain
316.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lorain
2282.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lorain Safety

Is Lorain safe?
Not especially. Lorain earns a D with a crime rate of 259.9 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 Lorain?
259.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2282.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lorain safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lorain's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,989 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lorain?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lorain generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lorain police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lorain?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lorain's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lorain compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Lorain ranks behind about 89% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lorain to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lorain?
Bad. A D grade and 259.9 per-thousand rate put Lorain below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lorain?
316.4 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (38), and murder (2.0) 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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