Dayton, OH has safety grade D, a population of about 140,444, an overall crime rate near 1,873 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Dayton, OH is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Dayton, OH for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Dayton, OH Crime Rate and Safety Report
Dayton, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
12.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (66.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,630 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Dayton align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Dayton, OH Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID "16000US3921000", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 2,630. Assault is the most prevalent main crime category, accounting for 1,683 incidents, predominantly classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime represents a significant portion of the overall crime, with 718 incidents. Within property crime, "Stolen Property Offenses" (181 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (65 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (193 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (153 incidents), and "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (126 incidents) are the sub-categories. Robbery is relatively less frequent, with 46 incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with 18 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." Sex offenses account for 67 incidents, including "Sex Offenses," "Kidnapping/Abduction," and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible." The "others" category includes 98 incidents, comprising "Counterfeiting/Forgery," "Fraud Offenses," "Arson," and "Bribery."
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
45402
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Safety66.0
Per 1K66
Total Crimes45405
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Safety60.5
Per 1K61
Total Crimes45404
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Safety57.5
Per 1K58
Total Crimes45403
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Safety53.6
Per 1K54
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FAQ about crime in Dayton, OH
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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Dayton, OH.
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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
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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