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Is Springfield, Ohio Safe?

Population 58,281 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Springfield 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 274.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,809 per 100K.

Springfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpringfieldOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate398.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2347.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1809.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate325.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

398/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2347/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Springfield

Violent crime in Springfield is close to the national average. The rate of 398.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2347.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,809 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Springfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,809
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft325
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Springfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
398.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Springfield
2347.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Springfield Safety

Is Springfield safe?
Not especially. Springfield earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.5 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 Springfield?
274.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 398.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2347.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Springfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Springfield's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,809 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Springfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Springfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Springfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Springfield?
No. Crime in Springfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Springfield compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Springfield ranks behind about 78% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Springfield 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 Springfield?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.5 per-thousand rate put Springfield below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 398 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Springfield?
398.2 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (93), and murder (5.0) 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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