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Is Mount Vernon, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,287 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Vernon is a smaller community of 17,287 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,211 per 100K.

Mount Vernon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount VernonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2003.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1211.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2003/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Vernon

Violent crime in Mount Vernon is close to the national average. The rate of 377.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2003.3 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.

Mount Vernon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary232
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,211
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Vernon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
377.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Vernon
2003.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon Safety

Is Mount Vernon safe?
Not especially. Mount Vernon earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.1 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 Mount Vernon?
238.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2003.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Vernon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Vernon'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 Mount Vernon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Vernon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Vernon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Vernon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mount Vernon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Mount Vernon compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Mount Vernon ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.1 per-thousand rate put Mount Vernon below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Vernon?
377.6 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (71), 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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