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Is Trenton, Ohio Safe?

Population 14,241 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Trenton is a smaller community of 14,241 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,228 per 100K.

Trenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTrentonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1679.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1228.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

333/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1680/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Trenton

Violent crime in Trenton is close to the national average. The rate of 332.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1679.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,228 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Trenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,228
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Trenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
332.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trenton
1679.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Trenton Safety

Is Trenton safe?
It depends on where in Trenton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Trenton?
201.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1679.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Trenton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Trenton 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 Trenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Trenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Trenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Trenton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Trenton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Trenton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Trenton ranks behind about 69% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Trenton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Trenton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 Trenton?
332.8 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (76), and murder (7.0) 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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