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Is Zanesville, Ohio Safe?

Population 25,138 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,138, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Zanesville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,574 per 100K.

Zanesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZanesvilleOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate370.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate248.0--268.2
Theft Rate1574.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zanesville

Violent crime in Zanesville is close to the national average. The rate of 370.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,574 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zanesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault248
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary350
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,574
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zanesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zanesville
370.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zanesville
1824.3
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zanesville Safety

Is Zanesville safe?
Not especially. Zanesville earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 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 Zanesville?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 370.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zanesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zanesville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,574 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zanesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zanesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zanesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zanesville?
Crime rates have held steady in Zanesville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Zanesville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Middle of the pack for Ohio. Zanesville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Ohio cities.
How safe is Zanesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Zanesville?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Zanesville below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zanesville?
370.9 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (248), robbery (90), and murder (5.0) 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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