Fostoria, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fostoria_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	115	n/a (estimate)	882	1,845	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	13	n/a	99.7	45.7	37.5
Robbery	2	n/a	15.3	45.5	60.6
Assault	7	n/a	53.7	197.4	256.1
Violent crime	22	n/a (estimate)	169	294	359
Burglary	16	n/a	122.7	206.0	229.2
Theft	70	n/a	536.9	1,132.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	53.7	212.5	258.8
Property crime	93	n/a (estimate)	713	1,551	1,760

Fostoria crime map

The Fostoria crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fostoria 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 Fostoria crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fostoria 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

Fostoria crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Fostoria are 53% lower than the national average
In Fostoria you have a 1 in 114 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fostoria is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fostoria has decreased by 37%

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Daily Crime In Fostoria (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Fostoria 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 Fostoria (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Ohio, are 2.09 times less than the state average and 2.40 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Fostoria on a daily basis are 1.74 times less than than Ohio average and 2.13 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Fostoria are 2.17 times less than the daily state average and 2.47 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Fostoria (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Fostoria to every other city in Ohio, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Fostoria safe? The gauges above illustrate that Fostoria is safer than 11% of every city located within Ohio along with 23% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Ohio and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Fostoria, OH is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fostoria

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fostoria is 1 in 593

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fostoria is 1 in 141

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fostoria is 1 in 114

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Fostoria, Ohio you have a 1 in 593 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 141 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 114 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fostoria.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Fostoria, OH is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Fostoria has decreased by 29%, while the property crime rate in Fostoria has decreased by 39% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Fostoria has decreased by 37% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Fostoria police department

Item	Fostoria	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.7	3.3

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}
Ballville, OH	3,537	117	616	733
Bradner, OH	1,152	123	649	772
Wayne, OH	1,009	127	667	794
Stony Prairie, OH	1,632	135	713	848
Carey, OH	3,386	158	834	992
North Baltimore, OH	3,752	162	855	1,017
Bowling Green, OH	31,638	69	958	1,027
Fostoria, OH	13,193	169	713	882

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mounds View, MN	13,193	189	1,076	1,265
Waianae, HI	13,192	264	2,357	2,621
Clayton, OH	13,201	91	1,152	1,243
Rochester, MI	13,203	24	378	401
Rogers, MN	13,183	131	1,538	1,670
Fostoria, OH	13,193	169	713	882

Source: The Fostoria, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.