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Is Youngstown, Ohio Safe?

Population 58,832 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Youngstown earns a D+ safety grade with 243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,732 per 100K.

Youngstown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYoungstownOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2084.42033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate288.0--268.2
Theft Rate1732.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate519.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2084/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Youngstown

Violent crime in Youngstown is close to the national average. The rate of 350.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2084.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,732 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Youngstown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault288
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,732
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft519
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Youngstown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Youngstown
350.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Youngstown
2084.4
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Youngstown Safety

Is Youngstown safe?
Not especially. Youngstown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 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 Youngstown?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2084.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Youngstown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Youngstown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,732 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Youngstown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Youngstown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Youngstown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Youngstown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Youngstown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Youngstown compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Youngstown ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Youngstown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Youngstown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Youngstown below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Youngstown?
350.5 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (288), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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