CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Medina, Ohio Safe?

Population 25,692 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Medina 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 259.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Medina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMedinaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2195.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Medina

Violent crime in Medina is close to the national average. The rate of 396.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2195.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Medina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Medina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Medina
396.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Medina
2195.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Medina Safety

Is Medina safe?
Not especially. Medina earns a D with a crime rate of 259.1 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 Medina?
259.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2195.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Medina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Medina's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Medina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Medina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Medina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Medina?
No. Crime in Medina has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Medina compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Medina ranks behind about 73% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Medina 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 Medina?
Bad. A D grade and 259.1 per-thousand rate put Medina below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Medina?
396.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (54), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Ohio

Similar-sized communities in Ohio. Compare crime rates across the state.

C-
See crime rates in Avon25,611 pop · Grade C-
C
See crime rates in Perrysburg25,441 pop · Grade C
C
See crime rates in Athens25,313 pop · Grade C
C+
See crime rates in Centerville25,194 pop · Grade C+
C
See crime rates in Zanesville25,138 pop · Grade C
C+
See crime rates in Pickerington26,333 pop · Grade C+
View all Ohio city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Medina

Get weekly safety updates for Medina

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities