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Is Sandusky, Ohio Safe?

Population 24,001 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,001, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sandusky earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,397 per 100K.

Sandusky Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanduskyOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1726.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1397.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate340.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1727/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sandusky

Violent crime in Sandusky is close to the national average. The rate of 395.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1726.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,397 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sandusky Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,397
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft340
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sandusky Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandusky
395.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sandusky
1726.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sandusky Safety

Is Sandusky safe?
Not especially. Sandusky earns a C with a crime rate of 212.2 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 Sandusky?
212.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1726.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sandusky safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sandusky 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 Sandusky?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sandusky generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sandusky police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sandusky?
Crime rates have held steady in Sandusky, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Sandusky compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Sandusky ranks behind about 70% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Sandusky to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sandusky?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sandusky?
395.7 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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