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Is Norwalk, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,191 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Norwalk is a smaller community of 17,191 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,297 per 100K.

Norwalk Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorwalkOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1970.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate133.0--268.2
Theft Rate1297.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate442.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1971/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norwalk

Violent crime in Norwalk is below the national average. The rate of 223.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1970.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,297 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norwalk Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault133
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,297
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft442
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Norwalk Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
223.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwalk
1970.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwalk Safety

Is Norwalk safe?
Not especially. Norwalk earns a C with a crime rate of 219.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norwalk?
219.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1970.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norwalk safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norwalk's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,297 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norwalk?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norwalk generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norwalk police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norwalk?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Norwalk's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Norwalk compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk?
Bad. A C grade and 219.4 per-thousand rate put Norwalk below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norwalk?
223.8 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (133), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) 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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