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Is Vermilion, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,695 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Vermilion 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 257.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Vermilion Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVermilionOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.2312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2215.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2215/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vermilion

Violent crime in Vermilion is close to the national average. The rate of 360.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2215.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vermilion Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vermilion Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vermilion
360.2
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vermilion
2215.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermilion Safety

Is Vermilion safe?
Not especially. Vermilion earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Vermilion?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2215.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vermilion safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vermilion's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,436 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vermilion?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vermilion generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vermilion police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vermilion?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vermilion's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Vermilion compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Vermilion ranks behind about 83% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Vermilion 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 Vermilion?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Vermilion below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vermilion?
360.2 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) 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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