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Is Xenia, Ohio Safe?

Population 26,425 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Xenia is a smaller community of 26,425 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,025 per 100K.

Xenia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricXeniaOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate275.6312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2256.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate2025.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate549.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2256/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Xenia

Violent crime in Xenia is below the national average. The rate of 275.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2256.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,025 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Xenia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary410
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,025
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft549
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Xenia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Xenia
275.6
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Xenia
2256.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Xenia Safety

Is Xenia safe?
Not especially. Xenia earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Xenia?
253.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 275.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2256.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Xenia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Xenia's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,025 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Xenia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Xenia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Xenia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Xenia?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Xenia's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Xenia compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Xenia ranks behind about 84% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Xenia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Xenia?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.2 per-thousand rate put Xenia below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Xenia?
275.6 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (48), 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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