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Is Sylvania, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,883 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sylvania is a smaller community of 18,883 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 191.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,317 per 100K.

Sylvania Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSylvaniaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate224.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1694.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1317.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate272.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1695/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sylvania

Violent crime in Sylvania is below the national average. The rate of 224.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1694.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,317 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sylvania Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,317
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft272
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sylvania Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sylvania
224.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sylvania
1694.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvania Safety

Is Sylvania safe?
It depends on where in Sylvania 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 Sylvania?
191.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 224.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1694.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sylvania safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Sylvania 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 Sylvania?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sylvania generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sylvania police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sylvania?
Crime rates have held steady in Sylvania, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Sylvania compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Sylvania ranks behind about 60% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Sylvania to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sylvania?
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 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Sylvania?
224.2 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (33), 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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