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Is Sidney, Ohio Safe?

Population 20,124 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sidney is a smaller community of 20,124 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Sidney Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSidneyOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1929.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1930/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sidney

Violent crime in Sidney is close to the national average. The rate of 367.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1929.6 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.

Sidney Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sidney Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sidney
367.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sidney
1929.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sidney Safety

Is Sidney safe?
Not especially. Sidney earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.7 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 Sidney?
229.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1929.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sidney safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sidney's C- 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 Sidney?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sidney generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sidney police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sidney?
Crime rates have held steady in Sidney, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Sidney compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Sidney 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 Sidney 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 Sidney?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.7 per-thousand rate put Sidney below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sidney?
367.2 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (76), and murder (8.0) 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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