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Is Newark, Ohio Safe?

Population 51,473 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Newark means there's room for concern. The 242.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,833 per 100K.

Newark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewarkOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate308.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2114.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1833.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

308/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2115/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newark

Violent crime in Newark is below the national average. The rate of 308.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2114.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,833 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,833
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
308.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newark
2114.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newark Safety

Is Newark safe?
Not especially. Newark earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newark?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 308.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2114.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newark safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newark's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,833 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newark?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newark's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Newark compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Newark ranks behind about 80% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newark 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 Newark?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Newark below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 308 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newark?
308.2 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (61), 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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