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Is Ravenna, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,136 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,136, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ravenna earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,812 per 100K.

Ravenna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRavennaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2094.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1812.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2094/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ravenna

Violent crime in Ravenna is close to the national average. The rate of 408.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2094.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,812 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ravenna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,812
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ravenna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ravenna
408.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ravenna
2094.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ravenna Safety

Is Ravenna safe?
Not especially. Ravenna earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.2 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 Ravenna?
250.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2094.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ravenna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ravenna's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,812 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ravenna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ravenna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ravenna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ravenna?
No. Crime in Ravenna has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Ravenna compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Ravenna ranks behind about 81% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ravenna 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 Ravenna?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.2 per-thousand rate put Ravenna below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ravenna?
408.1 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (94), and murder (7.0) 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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