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Is Monroe, Ohio Safe?

Population 15,880 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monroe is a smaller community of 15,880 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2127.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate522.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is close to the national average. The rate of 367.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2127.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft522
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
367.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
2127.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 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 Monroe?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2127.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,332 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Monroe's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 87% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe 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 Monroe?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
367.8 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (86), and murder (8.0) 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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