Johnstown, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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63%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

65%

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}	Johnstown_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	42	n/a (estimate)	785	1,845	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	45.7	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	45.5	60.6
Assault	9	n/a	168.2	197.4	256.1
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	168	294	359
Burglary	1	n/a	18.7	206.0	229.2
Theft	31	n/a	579.3	1,132.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	18.7	212.5	258.8
Property crime	33	n/a (estimate)	617	1,551	1,760

Johnstown crime map

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

Johnstown crime rates are 63% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Johnstown are 53% lower than the national average
In Johnstown you have a 1 in 128 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Johnstown is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Johnstown has increased by 132%

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Daily Crime In Johnstown (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Johnstown for every 100,000 residents. The Johnstown total amount of daily crime is 2.35 times less than the Ohio average and 2.70 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Johnstown, is 1.75 times less than the Ohio average, and it is 2.14 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Johnstown has a daily crime average that is 2.52 times less than the Ohio average and 2.85 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Johnstown (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Johnstown in comparison to other Ohio communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Johnstown safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Johnstown being safer than 46% of cities in Ohio and 57% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Ohio cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Johnstown. In conclusion, Johnstown ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Johnstown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Johnstown is 1 in 595

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Johnstown is 1 in 163

The chance of being a victim of crime in Johnstown is 1 in 128

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Johnstown, Ohio? If you reside in Johnstown, then there is a 1 in 595 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 163. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 128 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Johnstown.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Johnstown, OH is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Johnstown has increased by 200%, while the property crime rate in Johnstown has increased by 119% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Johnstown has increased by 132% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Johnstown police department

Item	Johnstown	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	15	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}
Granville South, OH	1,243	41	218	259
Harbor Hills, OH	1,548	41	218	259
Beechwood Trails, OH	3,040	56	295	351
Minerva Park, OH	1,372	62	326	388
Granville, OH	5,829	96	504	600
Centerburg, OH	1,930	96	507	604
Buckeye Lake, OH	2,839	107	564	670
Johnstown, OH	5,149	168	617	785

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sterling, AK	5,150	367	867	1,234
Colchester, CT	5,147	129	1,298	1,427
Massac, KY	5,154	127	805	932
Silver Hill, MD	5,155	413	2,015	2,428
Myrtletown, CA	5,143	391	1,671	2,062
Johnstown, OH	5,149	168	617	785

Source: The Johnstown, 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.