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Is Wooster, Ohio Safe?

Population 27,115 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,115, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wooster earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,059 per 100K.

Wooster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWoosterOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate331.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1680.82033.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1059.0--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+

201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1681/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wooster

Violent crime in Wooster is close to the national average. The rate of 331.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1680.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,059 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wooster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,059
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wooster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wooster
331.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wooster
1680.8
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wooster Safety

Is Wooster safe?
It depends on where in Wooster 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 Wooster?
201.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 331.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1680.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wooster safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wooster 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 Wooster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wooster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wooster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wooster?
No. Crime in Wooster has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Wooster compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Wooster isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Wooster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Wooster?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wooster?
331.6 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (39), and murder (3.0) 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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