Painesville, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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64%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

67%

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}	Painesville_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	159	n/a (estimate)	768	1,845	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	4.8	5.0	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	9.7	45.7	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	4.8	45.5	60.6
Assault	34	n/a	164.1	197.4	256.1
Violent crime	38	n/a (estimate)	183	294	359
Burglary	21	n/a	101.4	206.0	229.2
Theft	92	n/a	444.2	1,132.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	38.6	212.5	258.8
Property crime	121	n/a (estimate)	584	1,551	1,760

Painesville crime map

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

Painesville crime rates are 64% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Painesville are 49% lower than the national average
In Painesville you have a 1 in 131 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Painesville is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Painesville has decreased by 68%

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Daily Crime In Painesville (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Painesville for every 100,000 residents. The Painesville total amount of daily crime is 2.40 times less than the Ohio average and 2.76 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Painesville, is 1.60 times less than the Ohio average, and it is 1.96 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Painesville has a daily crime average that is 2.66 times less than the Ohio average and 3.01 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Painesville (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Painesville in comparison to other Ohio communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Painesville safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Painesville being safer than 13% of cities in Ohio and 25% 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 Painesville. In conclusion, Painesville ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Painesville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Painesville is 1 in 546

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Painesville is 1 in 172

The chance of being a victim of crime in Painesville is 1 in 131

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Painesville? In Painesville, OH you have a 1 in 546 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 172 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 131 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Painesville.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Painesville, OH is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Painesville has decreased by 47%, while the property crime rate in Painesville has decreased by 71% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Painesville has decreased by 68% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Painesville police department

Item	Painesville	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	42	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 42 Painesville police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.4% less than the Ohio average and 33.9% 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}
Gates Mills, OH	2,142	46	243	289
Mayfield Heights, OH	18,586	20	298	318
Mayfield, OH	3,388	56	295	351
Willowick, OH	14,103	64	291	355
Highland Heights, OH	8,375	0	444	444
Chardon, OH	5,168	0	458	458
Perry, OH	1,662	84	444	529
Painesville, OH	19,817	183	584	768

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mililani Mauka, HI	19,808	127	1,137	1,264
Belle Glade, FL	19,829	1,327	2,660	3,987
West St. Paul, MN	19,805	163	4,302	4,465
Hunters Creek, FL	19,833	130	691	821
Norwood, OH	19,843	241	3,154	3,395
Painesville, OH	19,817	183	584	768

Source: The Painesville, 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.