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Is Reynoldsburg, Ohio Safe?

Population 43,350 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Reynoldsburg has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 255.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,579 per 100K.

Reynoldsburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricReynoldsburgOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2200.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1579.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate449.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2201/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Reynoldsburg

Violent crime in Reynoldsburg is close to the national average. The rate of 350.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2200.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,579 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Reynoldsburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,579
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft449
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Reynoldsburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reynoldsburg
350.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reynoldsburg
2200.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Reynoldsburg Safety

Is Reynoldsburg safe?
Not especially. Reynoldsburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.2 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 Reynoldsburg?
255.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2200.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Reynoldsburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Reynoldsburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,579 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Reynoldsburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Reynoldsburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Reynoldsburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Reynoldsburg?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Reynoldsburg's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Reynoldsburg compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Reynoldsburg ranks behind about 74% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Reynoldsburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Reynoldsburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.2 per-thousand rate put Reynoldsburg below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Reynoldsburg?
350.8 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (49), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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