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Is Miamisburg, Ohio Safe?

Population 20,414 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,414, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Miamisburg earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,211 per 100K.

Miamisburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiamisburgOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate381.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1999.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1211.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2000/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miamisburg

Violent crime in Miamisburg is close to the national average. The rate of 381.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1999.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,211 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miamisburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,211
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miamisburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miamisburg
381.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miamisburg
1999.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miamisburg Safety

Is Miamisburg safe?
Not especially. Miamisburg earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.2 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 Miamisburg?
238.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 381.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1999.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miamisburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miamisburg's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,211 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miamisburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miamisburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miamisburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miamisburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Miamisburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Miamisburg compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Miamisburg ranks behind about 79% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Miamisburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Miamisburg?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.2 per-thousand rate put Miamisburg below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 382 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miamisburg?
381.7 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (54), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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