According to Saturday Night Science, Canton and Springfield are considered the most dangerous places in Ohio for 2024.
Summary of research on the most dangerous cities in Ohio. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze the latest FBI crime data and find out which cities in Ohio are the most dangerous.
We looked at the rates of violent and property crimes for every location with more than 5,000 people. We studied a total of 264 cities in Ohio. These are the findings from our analysis:
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- According to the latest FBI crime data, Canton is considered the most dangerous city in Ohio.
- In Ohio, there are 1,180 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
- In Ohio, there are 5,547 property crimes for every 100,000 people.
- Kirtland is considered the safest city in Ohio.
Ohio’s most prominent industries have become less important over the past few decades. Many people are moving away from cities like Cleveland and Columbus to coastal cities or Chicago because they offer better job opportunities in the technology industry. The Opioid Epidemic is a major problem that is centered in Ohio.
Ohio has dangerous places. Fortunately, we have the numbers. We reviewed the FBI’s latest crime report to find out which places in Ohio are the most dangerous. We looked at the statistics for violent crime and property crime in 264 cities with over 5,000 residents using Saturday Night Science.
Join us as we analyze dangerous cities in Ohio while enjoying some Skyline Chili and Buckeyes for dessert.
Most Dangerous Places To Live In Ohio For 2024
Canton
Population: 70,070
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,180 (Third most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 5,547 (Third most dangerous)
Murders: 10
Springfield
Population: 58,725
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,203 (Second most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 4,514 (Seventh most dangerous)
Murders: 6
Whitehall
Population: 20,094
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 851 (Eighth most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 6,031 (Second most dangerous)
Murders: 1
Moraine
Population: 6,540
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 810 (11th most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 6,559 (Most dangerous)
Murders: 1
Dayton
Population: 137,084
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 1,170 (Fourth most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 4,285 (11th most dangerous)
Murders: 34
Cincinnati
Population: 307,761
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 841 (Ninth most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 3,750 (14th most dangerous)
Murders: 73
Lima
Population: 35,633
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 645 (13th most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 3,620 (16th most dangerous)
Murders: 3
Akron
Population: 188,534
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 821 (Tenth most dangerous)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 3,428 (20th most dangerous)
Murders: 38
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Method to determine the most dangerous cities in Ohio
The FBI releases two crime datasets on cities in Ohio every year. First, there will be a preliminary dataset that includes only the largest cities in Ohio. This will be followed by a more detailed release at the end of the year. We analyzed the data from the 2022 Crime In The United States Report for Ohio.
What criteria did we use? Take a look:
- Violent Crimes Per Capita
- Property Crimes Per Capita
To ensure a fair comparison, we only looked at cities in Ohio with a population of over 5,000. We were left with a total of 264 cities in Ohio. We ranked each city from 1 to 264 based on two criteria. A #1 ranking indicates the highest level of danger for that specific criteria.
Afterwards, we combined the two rankings to create a single “Dangerous Index”. After careful evaluation, we have determined the level of danger in each city in Ohio and ranked them accordingly on the “Dangerous Index”. The city with the lowest index, Canton, is considered the most dangerous. If there were any ties, they were awarded to the smaller city.
This article is an opinion piece that presents facts in an entertaining way. This is our tenth time ranking the most dangerous places to live in Ohio, and the list has been updated for 2024.
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