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Is Powell, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,269 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Powell runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Powell Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPowellOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2164.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2165/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Powell

Violent crime in Powell is close to the national average. The rate of 392.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2164.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Powell Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary272
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Powell Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Powell
392.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Powell
2164.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Powell Safety

Is Powell safe?
Not especially. Powell earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Powell?
255.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2164.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Powell safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Powell's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Powell?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Powell generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Powell police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Powell?
No. Crime in Powell has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Powell compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Powell ranks behind about 86% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Powell to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Powell?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.7 per-thousand rate put Powell below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Powell?
392.5 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (80), and murder (5.0) 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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