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Is Wadsworth, Ohio Safe?

Population 24,720 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,720, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wadsworth earns a D+ with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,303 per 100K.

Wadsworth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWadsworthOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate420.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate327.0--268.2
Theft Rate1303.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

421/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2050/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wadsworth

Violent crime in Wadsworth is above the national average. The rate of 420.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,303 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 327 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Wadsworth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault327
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,303
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wadsworth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wadsworth
420.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wadsworth
2049.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wadsworth Safety

Is Wadsworth safe?
Not especially. Wadsworth earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wadsworth?
247.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 420.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wadsworth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wadsworth's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,303 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wadsworth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wadsworth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wadsworth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wadsworth?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wadsworth's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Wadsworth compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Wadsworth ranks behind about 72% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wadsworth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wadsworth?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.1 per-thousand rate put Wadsworth below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 421 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wadsworth?
420.8 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (327), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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