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Is Warren, Ohio Safe?

Population 38,328 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,328, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Warren earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,549 per 100K.

Warren Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarrenOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.4312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1752.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1549.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1753/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warren

Violent crime in Warren is close to the national average. The rate of 383.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1752.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,549 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warren Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary241
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,549
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warren Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warren
383.4
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warren
1752.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Safety

Is Warren safe?
Not especially. Warren earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 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 Warren?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1752.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warren safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Warren 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 Warren?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warren generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warren police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warren?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Warren's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Warren compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Warren ranks behind about 66% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Warren to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Warren?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Warren?
383.4 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) 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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