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Is Pickerington, Ohio Safe?

Population 26,333 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 26,333, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pickerington earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,384 per 100K.

Pickerington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPickeringtonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1705.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1384.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1706/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pickerington

Violent crime in Pickerington is below the national average. The rate of 282.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1705.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,384 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pickerington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary236
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,384
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pickerington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pickerington
282.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pickerington
1705.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pickerington Safety

Is Pickerington safe?
It depends on where in Pickerington 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 Pickerington?
198.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1705.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pickerington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pickerington 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 Pickerington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pickerington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pickerington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pickerington?
No. Crime in Pickerington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Pickerington compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Pickerington ranks behind about 66% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Pickerington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pickerington?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pickerington?
282.1 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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