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Is Piqua, Ohio Safe?

Population 21,064 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,064, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Piqua earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,381 per 100K.

Piqua Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPiquaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate418.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1999.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1381.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

418/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2000/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Piqua

Violent crime in Piqua is above the national average. The rate of 418.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1999.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,381 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Piqua Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,381
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Piqua Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Piqua
418.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Piqua
1999.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Piqua Safety

Is Piqua safe?
Not especially. Piqua earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Piqua?
241.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 418.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1999.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Piqua safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Piqua's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,381 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Piqua?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Piqua generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Piqua police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Piqua?
No. Crime in Piqua has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Piqua compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Piqua ranks behind about 78% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Piqua to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Piqua?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.8 per-thousand rate put Piqua below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 418 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Piqua?
418.4 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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