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Is Macedonia, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,147 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,147, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Macedonia earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,167 per 100K.

Macedonia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMacedoniaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate222.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1930.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate168.0--268.2
Theft Rate1167.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

222/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1930/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Macedonia

Violent crime in Macedonia is below the national average. The rate of 222.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1930.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,167 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Macedonia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault168
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,167
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Macedonia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macedonia
222.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Macedonia
1930.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Macedonia Safety

Is Macedonia safe?
Not especially. Macedonia earns a C with a crime rate of 215.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Macedonia?
215.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 222.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1930.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Macedonia safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Macedonia has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Macedonia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Macedonia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Macedonia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Macedonia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Macedonia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Macedonia compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Macedonia ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Macedonia 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 Macedonia?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Macedonia?
222.4 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (168), robbery (34), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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