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Is Norton, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,493 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,493, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Norton earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,709 per 100K.

Norton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNortonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1929.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1709.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1929/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norton

Violent crime in Norton is below the national average. The rate of 247.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1929.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,709 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,709
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norton
247.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norton
1929.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norton Safety

Is Norton safe?
Not especially. Norton earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norton?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1929.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,709 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norton?
Crime rates have held steady in Norton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Norton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Norton ranks behind about 66% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Norton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Norton?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Norton below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norton?
247.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (45), 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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