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Is Stow, Ohio Safe?

Population 33,941 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stow is a smaller community of 33,941 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 200.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,542 per 100K.

Stow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStowOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1715.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1542.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate233.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

200.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1716/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stow

Violent crime in Stow is below the national average. The rate of 285.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1715.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,542 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,542
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft233
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Stow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stow
285.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stow
1715.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Stow Safety

Is Stow safe?
It depends on where in Stow you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Stow?
200.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1715.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stow safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Stow 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 Stow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stow?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Stow's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Stow compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Stow isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Stow to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Stow?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Stow?
285.8 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) 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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