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Is Urbana, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,140 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,140, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Urbana earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

Urbana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUrbanaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.3312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1999.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate480.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Urbana

Violent crime in Urbana is close to the national average. The rate of 353.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1999.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Urbana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary357
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft480
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Urbana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Urbana
353.3
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Urbana
1999.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Urbana Safety

Is Urbana safe?
Not especially. Urbana earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 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 Urbana?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1999.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Urbana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Urbana's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Urbana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Urbana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Urbana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Urbana?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Urbana's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Urbana compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Urbana ranks behind about 80% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Urbana 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 Urbana?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Urbana below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Urbana?
353.3 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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