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Is New Albany, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,803 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,803, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. New Albany earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,326 per 100K.

New Albany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew AlbanyOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1687.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1326.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate203.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

230/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1687/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Albany

Violent crime in New Albany is below the national average. The rate of 230.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1687.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,326 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Albany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,326
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft203
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Albany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Albany
230.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Albany
1687.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Albany Safety

Is New Albany safe?
It depends on where in New Albany you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in New Albany?
191.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1687.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Albany safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. New Albany has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Albany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Albany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Albany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Albany?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Albany's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does New Albany compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. New Albany isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is New Albany to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Albany?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in New Albany?
230.2 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (29), and murder (2.0) 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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