Van Wert, OH has safety grade D, a population of about 10,531, an overall crime rate near 1,947 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 Van Wert, OH is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Van Wert, OH for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Van Wert, OH
Van Wert, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
11.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Van Wert, OH demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 205 incidents suggests Van Wert maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Van Wert demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Van Wert, OH Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3979562, a total of 205 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 78 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most frequent subcategory (51 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (14 incidents), burglary/breaking & entering (10 incidents), and stolen property offenses (3 incidents). Assault is the second most prevalent main category, accounting for 121 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Sex offenses are relatively low, with a total of 4 incidents, comprising kidnapping/abduction (1 incident) and sex offenses (3 incidents). The "others" category includes 2 incidents, split between arson and fraud offenses (1 incident each). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID 16000US3979562 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without the population figure, it's impossible to determine the crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data are not included in the provided JSON and are necessary for a complete assessment.
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44308
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Safety115.2
Per 1K115
Total Crimes45422
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Safety107.7
Per 1K108
Total Crimes43222
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Safety104.1
Per 1K104
Total Crimes44103
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Safety86.8
Per 1K87
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FAQ about crime in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert, 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
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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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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