Oberlin, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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37%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

64%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Oberlin_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	120	n/a (estimate)	1,457	2,076	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.1	6.3
Rape	8	n/a	97.1	48.4	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	53.1	66.1
Assault	3	n/a	36.4	185.9	268.2
Violent crime	11	n/a (estimate)	134	294	370
Burglary	6	n/a	72.8	255.3	269.8
Theft	100	n/a	1,213.9	1,292.9	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	36.4	234.5	282.7
Property crime	109	n/a (estimate)	1,323	1,783	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Oberlin, OH

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Oberlin is 37.3% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Oberlin, there were 11 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 134 per 100,000 individuals, 63.9% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 109 property crimes, amounting to 1323 per 100,000 residents, 32.3% lower than the U.S. average.

Oberlin showcased a dedication to violent crime safety in its latest reported crime year by achieving a murder rate of 0. This accomplishment could indicate that it is a safe place for residents, but also provides a shining example to other urban areas endeavoring to create safer communities.

Is Oberlin a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Oberlin is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Oberlin has a total crime rate that is 37% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.33 daily crimes (0.03 violent daily crimes and 0.3 daily property crimes) in Oberlin.

Has Crime in Oberlin Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Oberlin. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Oberlin has increased by 12.2%. Violent crimes have increased by 57.1%, while property crimes have increased by 9%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Oberlin

Oberlin has a population density of 1675.7 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Oberlin crime rates.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Oberlin has a median home price of $161,300, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

In Oberlin, the average rental rates are $750 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Oberlin crime map

The Oberlin crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Oberlin as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Oberlin crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Oberlin crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Oberlin crime rates are 37% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Oberlin are 64% lower than the national average
In Oberlin you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Oberlin is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Oberlin has increased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Oberlin (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Oberlin on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Ohio and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Oberlin (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Ohio, are 1.43 times less than the state average and 1.60 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Oberlin on a daily basis are 2.20 times less than than Ohio average and 2.77 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Oberlin are 1.35 times less than the daily state average and 1.48 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Oberlin (higher is better)

How safe is Oberlin, Ohio compared to other cities in Ohio and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Oberlin is safer than 48% of the cities in Ohio and 61% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Ohio and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Oberlin. Overall, Oberlin is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Oberlin

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Oberlin is 1 in 749

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Oberlin is 1 in 76

The chance of being a victim of crime in Oberlin is 1 in 69

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Oberlin, Ohio you have a 1 in 749 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Oberlin.

Year Over Year Crime In Oberlin (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Oberlin is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Oberlin has increased by 56% and the rate of property crime in Oberlin has increased by 7%. The total crime rate in Oberlin has increased by 10% year to year.

Oberlin police department

Item	Oberlin	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 23 Oberlin police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 2.8% greater than the Ohio average and 14.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Ohio

State	Total offenders	Ohio_/100K	National_/100K
Ohio	17,872	156	266

There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grafton, OH	6,017	0	285	285
Bay Village, OH	15,258	44	322	366
North Ridgeville, OH	33,961	41	392	433
Avon Lake, OH	24,309	70	433	503
South Amherst, OH	2,038	106	645	752
Amherst, OH	12,193	8	762	770
LaGrange, OH	2,355	111	676	787
Oberlin, OH	8,252	134	1,323	1,457

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grandview Heights, OH	8,254	97	2,314	2,411
Ahuimanu, HI	8,254	188	1,763	1,951
Spotswood, NJ	8,255	193	1,345	1,537
Oak Hill, WV	8,249	285	1,262	1,547
Castle Shannon, PA	8,249	283	1,498	1,781
Oberlin, OH	8,252	134	1,323	1,457

Source: The Oberlin, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.