Vermilion, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

87%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

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}	Vermilion_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	65	n/a (estimate)	606	1,845	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	9.3	45.7	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	9.3	45.5	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	28.0	197.4	256.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	47	294	359
Burglary	4	n/a	37.3	206.0	229.2
Theft	55	n/a	513.0	1,132.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	9.3	212.5	258.8
Property crime	60	n/a (estimate)	560	1,551	1,760

Vermilion crime map

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

Vermilion crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Vermilion are 87% lower than the national average
In Vermilion you have a 1 in 165 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Vermilion is safer than 42% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Vermilion has decreased by 59%

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Daily Crime In Vermilion (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Vermilion, per 100,000 residents. In Vermilion, the total number of daily crimes is 3.04 times less than the Ohio average and 3.50 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Vermilion are 6.30 times less than the Ohio average and 7.70 times less than the national average. For property crime, Vermilion has a daily crime rate that is 2.77 times less than the Ohio average and 3.15 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Vermilion (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Vermilion in comparison to other Ohio communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Vermilion safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Vermilion being safer than 30% of cities in Ohio and 42% 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 Vermilion. In conclusion, Vermilion ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Vermilion

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Vermilion is 1 in 2145

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Vermilion is 1 in 179

The chance of being a victim of crime in Vermilion is 1 in 165

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Vermilion, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2145. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 179 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Vermilion is 1 in 165.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Vermilion 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 Vermilion has decreased by 78% and the rate of property crime in Vermilion has decreased by 56%. The total crime rate in Vermilion has decreased by 59% year to year.

Vermilion police department

Item	Vermilion	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 22 Vermilion police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 22.9% less than the Ohio average and 36% 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}
Huron, OH	6,916	91	272	363
Sheffield, OH	4,299	79	415	493
LaGrange, OH	2,355	83	439	522
Milan, OH	1,540	100	526	626
Wakeman, OH	1,315	100	527	627
Norwalk, OH	16,860	41	612	653
Sheffield Lake, OH	9,001	212	446	658
Vermilion, OH	10,559	47	560	606

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ogdensburg, NY	10,559	438	4,537	4,975
Atchison, KS	10,561	151	1,330	1,481
Gateway, FL	10,552	110	586	696
Marinette, WI	10,566	172	1,669	1,842
Monroe, WI	10,573	29	1,147	1,176
Vermilion, OH	10,559	47	560	606

Source: The Vermilion, 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.