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Is New Philadelphia, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,424 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Philadelphia is a smaller community of 17,424 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,392 per 100K.

New Philadelphia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew PhiladelphiaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1984.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate236.0--268.2
Theft Rate1392.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

350/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1985/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Philadelphia

Violent crime in New Philadelphia is close to the national average. The rate of 349.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1984.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,392 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Philadelphia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault236
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,392
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Philadelphia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Philadelphia
349.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Philadelphia
1984.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Philadelphia Safety

Is New Philadelphia safe?
Not especially. New Philadelphia earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.4 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 New Philadelphia?
233.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1984.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Philadelphia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Philadelphia's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,392 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Philadelphia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Philadelphia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Philadelphia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Philadelphia?
No. Crime in New Philadelphia has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does New Philadelphia compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. New Philadelphia ranks behind about 78% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is New Philadelphia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New Philadelphia?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.4 per-thousand rate put New Philadelphia below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 350 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Philadelphia?
349.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (236), robbery (83), 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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