Akron, OH crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (57.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 950 total incidents, Akron shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Akron demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID 16000US3901000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 950. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 536 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with 376 incidents, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (124), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (23), Motor Vehicle Theft (17), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (128), and Stolen Property Offenses (84). Other notable crime categories include homicide (3 incidents, all classified as Homicide Offenses), others (4 incidents, including Arson (1) and Fraud Offenses (3)), sex offenses (22 incidents, including Sex Offenses, Non-forcible (1), Sex Offenses (11), and Kidnapping/Abduction (10)), and robbery (9 incidents, all classified as Robbery). The data indicates a high concentration of assault and property-related crimes, suggesting potential issues with personal safety and property security in the area. The presence of sex offenses and homicides, while lower in count, also raises concerns about violent crime.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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