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Is Tallmadge, Ohio Safe?

Population 18,521 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,521, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tallmadge earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,654 per 100K.

Tallmadge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTallmadgeOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1986.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1654.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tallmadge

Violent crime in Tallmadge is close to the national average. The rate of 404.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1986.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,654 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tallmadge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,654
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tallmadge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tallmadge
404.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tallmadge
1986.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tallmadge Safety

Is Tallmadge safe?
Not especially. Tallmadge earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 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 Tallmadge?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1986.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tallmadge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tallmadge's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,654 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tallmadge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tallmadge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tallmadge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tallmadge?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tallmadge's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Tallmadge compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Tallmadge ranks behind about 67% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tallmadge to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tallmadge?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Tallmadge below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tallmadge?
404.5 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (62), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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