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Is Toledo, Ohio Safe?

Population 263,423 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Toledo, Ohio sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 242.7 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,219 per 100K.

Toledo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricToledoOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2012.02033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1219.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2012/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Toledo

Violent crime in Toledo is close to the national average. The rate of 415.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2012.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,219 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Toledo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,219
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Toledo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Toledo
415.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Toledo
2012.0
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Toledo Safety

Is Toledo safe?
Not especially. Toledo earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.7 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 Toledo?
242.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2012.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Toledo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Toledo's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,219 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Toledo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Toledo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Toledo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Toledo?
No. Crime in Toledo has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Toledo compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Toledo ranks behind about 86% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Toledo 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 Toledo?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.7 per-thousand rate put Toledo below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Toledo?
415.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (57), 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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