Crime & Safety in Akron, OH

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Akron has a violent crime rate of 842 per 100,000 residents, 121% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 616.3 per 100,000, robbery at 82.9, rape at 128.0. The murder rate is 14.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,066 per 100,000, 56% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,234, burglary at 392, vehicle theft at 418 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 40 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Akron receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Akron vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent841.6/100K
121% above US avg
Murder14.3/100K
128% above US avg
Rape128.0/100K
Robbery82.9/100K
Assault616.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,065.5/100K
56% above US avg
Burglary392.1/100K
Theft2,234.1/100K
Vehicle Theft417.6/100K
Arson21.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)40

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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