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Is Trotwood, Ohio Safe?

Population 23,190 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Trotwood is a smaller community of 23,190 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,707 per 100K.

Trotwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTrotwoodOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2056.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate269.0--268.2
Theft Rate1707.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2056/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Trotwood

Violent crime in Trotwood is close to the national average. The rate of 375.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2056.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,707 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Trotwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault269
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,707
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Trotwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trotwood
375.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Trotwood
2056.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Trotwood Safety

Is Trotwood safe?
Not especially. Trotwood earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.1 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 Trotwood?
243.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2056.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Trotwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Trotwood's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,707 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Trotwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Trotwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Trotwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Trotwood?
Crime rates have held steady in Trotwood, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Trotwood compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Trotwood ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Trotwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Trotwood?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.1 per-thousand rate put Trotwood below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Trotwood?
375.0 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (269), robbery (52), 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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