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Is Wilmington, Ohio Safe?

Population 12,802 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wilmington is a smaller community of 12,802 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,300 per 100K.

Wilmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWilmingtonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate390.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1635.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate1300.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1636/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wilmington

Violent crime in Wilmington is close to the national average. The rate of 390.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1635.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,300 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Wilmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary174
064% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,300
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wilmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilmington
390.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wilmington
1635.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilmington Safety

Is Wilmington safe?
It depends on where in Wilmington you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Wilmington?
202.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 390.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1635.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wilmington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wilmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wilmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wilmington?
No. Crime in Wilmington has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Wilmington compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Wilmington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Wilmington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wilmington?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wilmington?
390.8 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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