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Is Painesville, Ohio Safe?

Population 20,660 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Painesville is a smaller community of 20,660 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,552 per 100K.

Painesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPainesvilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1756.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1552.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate152.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1756/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Painesville

Violent crime in Painesville is below the national average. The rate of 266.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1756.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,552 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Painesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,552
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft152
048% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Painesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Painesville
266.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Painesville
1756.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Painesville Safety

Is Painesville safe?
It depends on where in Painesville 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 Painesville?
202.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1756.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Painesville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Painesville 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 Painesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Painesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Painesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Painesville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Painesville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Painesville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Painesville ranks behind about 68% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Painesville 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 Painesville?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Painesville?
266.8 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (53), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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