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Is Westerville, Ohio Safe?

Population 38,165 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 38,165, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Westerville earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Westerville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestervilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2057.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2058/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westerville

Violent crime in Westerville is below the national average. The rate of 277.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2057.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westerville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westerville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westerville
277.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westerville
2057.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westerville Safety

Is Westerville safe?
Not especially. Westerville earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westerville?
233.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2057.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westerville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westerville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westerville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westerville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westerville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westerville?
Crime rates have held steady in Westerville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Westerville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Westerville ranks behind about 76% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Westerville 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 Westerville?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.6 per-thousand rate put Westerville below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westerville?
277.9 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (67), 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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