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Is Vandalia, Ohio Safe?

Population 15,014 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,014, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vandalia earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,868 per 100K.

Vandalia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVandaliaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2271.12033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1868.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2271/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vandalia

Violent crime in Vandalia is below the national average. The rate of 244.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2271.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,868 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vandalia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary344
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,868
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vandalia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vandalia
244.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vandalia
2271.1
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vandalia Safety

Is Vandalia safe?
Not especially. Vandalia earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vandalia?
251.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2271.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vandalia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vandalia's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,868 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vandalia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vandalia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vandalia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vandalia?
Crime rates have held steady in Vandalia, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Vandalia compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Vandalia ranks behind about 88% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Vandalia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vandalia?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.5 per-thousand rate put Vandalia below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vandalia?
244.2 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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