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Is Tiffin, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,803 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,803, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tiffin earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,603 per 100K.

Tiffin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTiffinOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate336.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2137.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1603.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

336/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2138/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tiffin

Violent crime in Tiffin is close to the national average. The rate of 336.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2137.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,603 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tiffin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,603
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tiffin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tiffin
336.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tiffin
2137.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiffin Safety

Is Tiffin safe?
Not especially. Tiffin earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.4 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 Tiffin?
247.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 336.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2137.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tiffin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tiffin's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,603 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tiffin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tiffin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tiffin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tiffin?
No. Crime in Tiffin has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Tiffin compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Tiffin ranks behind about 82% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tiffin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Tiffin?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.4 per-thousand rate put Tiffin below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 336 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tiffin?
336.3 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (65), 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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