Mount Vernon, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

88%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

78%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mount Vernon_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	77	n/a (estimate)	465	1,979	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	6.0	5.4	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	6.0	47.0	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	6.0	49.7	66.5
Assault	4	n/a	24.2	184.4	264.1
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	42	287	364
Burglary	17	n/a	102.7	233.5	250.7
Theft	51	n/a	308.1	1,189.6	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	12.1	269.4	318.7
Property crime	70	n/a (estimate)	423	1,693	1,917

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Mount Vernon crime map

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

Mount Vernon crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Mount Vernon are 88% lower than the national average
In Mount Vernon you have a 1 in 215 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mount Vernon is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mount Vernon has decreased by 83%

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Daily Crime In Mount Vernon (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Mount Vernon for every 100,000 residents. The Mount Vernon total amount of daily crime is 4.25 times less than the Ohio average and 4.90 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Mount Vernon, is 6.77 times less than the Ohio average, and it is 8.60 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Mount Vernon has a daily crime average that is 4.00 times less than the Ohio average and 4.53 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Mount Vernon (higher is better)

Is Mount Vernon safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Ohio as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Mount Vernon to other cities in the state and across the country, Mount Vernon is 12% safer than other cities of Ohio and 24% safer than other cities in the nation. Mount Vernon has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mount Vernon

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mount Vernon is 1 in 2365

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mount Vernon is 1 in 237

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Vernon is 1 in 215

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Mount Vernon, Ohio you have a 1 in 2365 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 237 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 215 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Mount Vernon.

Year Over Year Crime In Mount Vernon (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Mount Vernon is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Mount Vernon has decreased by 89%, while the property crime rate in Mount Vernon has decreased by 82% year over year. The number of total crimes in Mount Vernon has decreased by 83% year over year.

Mount Vernon police department

Item	Mount Vernon	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	29	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.7	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 29 Mount Vernon police officers. This results in 1.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.1% less than the Ohio average and 47.8% 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}
Utica, OH	2,141	142	330	472
Gambier, OH	2,339	76	453	529
Centerburg, OH	1,930	94	554	647
Danville, OH	850	301	401	702
Fredericktown, OH	2,510	114	677	791
Apple Valley, OH	5,538	168	994	1,162
St. Louisville, OH	413	327	1,932	2,258
Mount Vernon, OH	16,684	42	423	465

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tahlequah, OK	16,684	93	846	940
North Myrtle Beach, SC	16,684	448	4,011	4,458
Pendleton, OR	16,685	316	4,177	4,493
Opelousas, LA	16,687	1,680	5,762	7,442
Highland Village, TX	16,701	25	1,001	1,026
Mount Vernon, OH	16,684	42	423	465

Source: The Mount Vernon, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.