Kent, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Kent, OH shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 245 incidents suggests Kent maintains good community safety standards.
Kent demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3939872, a total of 245 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 130 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with a total of 98 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent (42 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (28 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (16 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (7 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (5 incidents). Robbery accounts for a smaller portion of the total, with 3 incidents, all categorized as "Robbery." Sex offenses are relatively low, with 2 incidents, both classified as "Kidnapping/Abduction." Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident classified as "Homicide Offenses." The "others" category includes 11 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" accounting for 10 and "Arson" accounting for 1. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3939872, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 population, estimate a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data would be valuable for visualizing crime patterns and identifying high-risk areas. Without this contextual information, the analysis is limited to the distribution of crime categories and sub-categories within the provided dataset.
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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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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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