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Is Springdale, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,134 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Springdale faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,963 per 100K.

Springdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringdaleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2208.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1963.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2209/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springdale

Violent crime in Springdale is close to the national average. The rate of 394.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2208.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,963 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,963
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springdale
394.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springdale
2208.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springdale Safety

Is Springdale safe?
Not especially. Springdale earns a D with a crime rate of 260.3 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 Springdale?
260.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2208.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springdale's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,963 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springdale?
No. Crime in Springdale has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Springdale compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Springdale ranks behind about 75% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Springdale 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 Springdale?
Bad. A D grade and 260.3 per-thousand rate put Springdale below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springdale?
394.4 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) 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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