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Is Mentor, Ohio Safe?

Population 47,010 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mentor is a smaller community of 47,010 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Mentor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMentorOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2055/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mentor

Violent crime in Mentor is below the national average. The rate of 297.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mentor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mentor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mentor
297.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mentor
2055.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mentor Safety

Is Mentor safe?
Not especially. Mentor earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mentor?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mentor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mentor's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,393 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mentor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mentor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mentor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mentor?
Crime rates have held steady in Mentor, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Mentor compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Mentor ranks behind about 67% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mentor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mentor?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Mentor below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mentor?
297.3 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) 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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