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Is Loveland, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,288 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Loveland is a smaller community of 13,288 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,444 per 100K.

Loveland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLovelandOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2229.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate155.0--268.2
Theft Rate1444.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2230/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Loveland

Violent crime in Loveland is below the national average. The rate of 225.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2229.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,444 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Loveland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault155
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary397
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,444
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Loveland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loveland
225.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Loveland
2229.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Loveland Safety

Is Loveland safe?
Not especially. Loveland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Loveland?
245.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2229.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Loveland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Loveland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,444 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Loveland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Loveland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Loveland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Loveland?
No. Crime in Loveland has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Loveland compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Loveland 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 Loveland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Loveland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.6 per-thousand rate put Loveland below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Loveland?
225.8 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (155), robbery (32), 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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