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Is Mason, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,834 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,834, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mason earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Mason Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMasonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1748.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate269.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1748/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mason

Violent crime in Mason is close to the national average. The rate of 363.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1748.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,277 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mason Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary200
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft269
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mason Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mason
363.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mason
1748.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mason Safety

Is Mason safe?
Not especially. Mason earns a C with a crime rate of 211.2 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 Mason?
211.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1748.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mason safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mason 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 Mason?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mason generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mason police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mason?
Crime rates have held steady in Mason, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Mason compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Mason isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Mason to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mason?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mason?
363.3 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (79), 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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