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Is Van Wert, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,200 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Van Wert is a smaller community of 11,200 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 190.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,163 per 100K.

Van Wert Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVan WertOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1648.52033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1163.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate270.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1649/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Van Wert

Violent crime in Van Wert is below the national average. The rate of 252.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1648.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,163 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Van Wert Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,163
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft270
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Van Wert Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Van Wert
252.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Van Wert
1648.5
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Van Wert Safety

Is Van Wert safe?
It depends on where in Van Wert you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Van Wert?
190.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1648.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Van Wert safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Van Wert 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 Van Wert?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Van Wert generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Van Wert police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Van Wert?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Van Wert's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Van Wert compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Van Wert isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Van Wert to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Van Wert?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Van Wert?
252.0 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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