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Is Middletown, Ohio Safe?

Population 52,146 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Middletown faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,715 per 100K.

Middletown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddletownOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate431.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2414.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1715.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate545.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

284.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

432/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2415/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middletown

Violent crime in Middletown is above the national average. The rate of 431.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2414.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,715 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middletown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary432
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,715
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft545
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Middletown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
431.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middletown
2414.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Middletown Safety

Is Middletown safe?
Not especially. Middletown earns a D- with a crime rate of 284.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middletown?
284.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 431.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2414.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middletown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Middletown's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,715 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middletown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middletown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middletown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middletown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Middletown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Middletown compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Middletown ranks behind about 95% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Middletown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Middletown?
Bad. A D- grade and 284.6 per-thousand rate put Middletown below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 432 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middletown?
431.5 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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