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Safest Cities in Ohio

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Ohio

1 Springboro 5/100K
2 Aurora 6/100K
3 St. Marys 12/100K
4 Perrysburg 14/100K
5 Powell 15/100K
6 Clayton 15/100K
7 Vermilion 19/100K
8 Wapakoneta 21/100K
9 Wyoming 23/100K
10 North Olmsted 25/100K
11 Bay Village 26/100K
12 Hudson 27/100K
13 Mason 29/100K
14 Uniontown 30/100K
15 Rittman 31/100K
16 Rossford 31/100K
17 Columbiana 32/100K
18 Amherst 33/100K
19 Pataskala 33/100K
20 Upper Arlington 34/100K
21 Grafton 34/100K
22 Avon 35/100K
23 Landen 35/100K
24 New Albany 35/100K
25 Deer Park 35/100K
26 Montgomery 37/100K
27 Westlake 37/100K
28 Avon Lake 37/100K
29 North Ridgeville 38/100K
30 Strongsville 40/100K
31 Withamsville 41/100K
32 Amelia 41/100K
33 Stow 43/100K
34 Fairview Park 43/100K
35 Cortland 44/100K
36 Olmsted Falls 45/100K
37 New Philadelphia 46/100K
38 Union 47/100K
39 Bellevue 48/100K
40 Solon 48/100K
41 Berea 48/100K
42 Brunswick 49/100K
43 Clyde 49/100K
44 Willard 50/100K
45 Harrison 51/100K
46 Tiffin 51/100K
47 Dublin 52/100K
48 Waterville 54/100K
49 Independence 56/100K
50 North Royalton 56/100K
51 New Franklin 56/100K
52 Marysville 57/100K
53 Highland Heights 60/100K
54 Willoughby Hills 60/100K
55 Seven Hills 60/100K
56 Beachwood 60/100K
57 Wadsworth 62/100K
58 Belpre 63/100K
59 Centerville 63/100K
60 Louisville 64/100K
61 Athens 65/100K
62 Mayfield Heights 65/100K
63 Eastlake 66/100K
64 Sheffield Lake 67/100K
65 Worthington 67/100K
66 Brookville 68/100K
67 Tallmadge 68/100K
68 Sylvania 68/100K
69 Hilliard 69/100K
70 Beavercreek 69/100K
71 Carlisle 72/100K
72 Parma Heights 74/100K
73 Eaton 74/100K
74 Sunbury 74/100K
75 Willowick 76/100K
76 Pepper Pike 78/100K
77 Medina 79/100K
78 Apple Valley 81/100K
79 Willoughby 82/100K
80 Finneytown 83/100K
81 Granville 85/100K
82 Monroe 85/100K
83 Bexley 86/100K
84 North Canton 87/100K
85 Huron 87/100K
86 South Lebanon 88/100K
87 Lebanon 88/100K
88 Troy 88/100K
89 Madeira 88/100K
90 Kenwood 88/100K
91 Kirtland 88/100K
92 Norwalk 89/100K
93 Twinsburg 89/100K
94 Oakwood 95/100K
95 Jackson 96/100K
96 Grove City 97/100K
97 Lincoln Village 98/100K
98 Middleburg Heights 100/100K
99 Brook Park 100/100K
100 Kent 101/100K

The safest cities in Ohio have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Springboro leads with just 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Springboro has just 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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