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Is Perrysburg, Ohio Safe?

Population 25,441 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,441, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Perrysburg earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,251 per 100K.

Perrysburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPerrysburgOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2004.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1251.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate324.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2005/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Perrysburg

Violent crime in Perrysburg is below the national average. The rate of 230.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2004.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,251 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Perrysburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary358
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,251
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft324
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Perrysburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perrysburg
230.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perrysburg
2004.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Perrysburg Safety

Is Perrysburg safe?
Not especially. Perrysburg earns a C with a crime rate of 223.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Perrysburg?
223.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2004.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Perrysburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Perrysburg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,251 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Perrysburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Perrysburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Perrysburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Perrysburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Perrysburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Perrysburg compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Perrysburg ranks behind about 72% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Perrysburg 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 Perrysburg?
Bad. A C grade and 223.5 per-thousand rate put Perrysburg below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 231 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Perrysburg?
230.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (28), and murder (3.0) 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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