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Is Pataskala, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,529 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Pataskala faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,793 per 100K.

Pataskala Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPataskalaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate237.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2310.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1793.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate552.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

238/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pataskala

Violent crime in Pataskala is below the national average. The rate of 237.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2310.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,793 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pataskala Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,793
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft552
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pataskala Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pataskala
237.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pataskala
2310.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pataskala Safety

Is Pataskala safe?
Not especially. Pataskala earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pataskala?
254.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 237.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2310.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pataskala safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pataskala's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,793 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pataskala?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pataskala generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pataskala police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pataskala?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pataskala's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Pataskala compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Pataskala ranks behind about 88% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Pataskala 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 Pataskala?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.8 per-thousand rate put Pataskala below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 238 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pataskala?
237.7 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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