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Is Upper Arlington, Ohio Safe?

Population 35,893 · Safer than 13% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Upper Arlington has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 279.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,865 per 100K.

Upper Arlington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUpper ArlingtonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2408.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1865.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate553.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

390/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2409/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Upper Arlington

Violent crime in Upper Arlington is close to the national average. The rate of 390.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2408.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,865 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Upper Arlington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,865
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft553
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Upper Arlington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Upper Arlington
390.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Upper Arlington
2408.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Arlington Safety

Is Upper Arlington safe?
Not especially. Upper Arlington earns a D- with a crime rate of 279.9 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 Upper Arlington?
279.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2408.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Upper Arlington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Upper Arlington's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,865 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Upper Arlington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Upper Arlington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Upper Arlington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Upper Arlington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Upper Arlington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Upper Arlington compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Upper Arlington ranks behind about 87% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington?
Bad. A D- grade and 279.9 per-thousand rate put Upper Arlington below 87% of US cities. Violent crime at 390 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Upper Arlington?
390.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (50), 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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