Walnut Creek, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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79%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

81%

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.

Walnut Creek crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Walnut Creek crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Walnut Creek crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Walnut Creek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Walnut Creek_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	489 (estimate)	1,979	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.4	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	47.0	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	49.7	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	184.4	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	71 (estimate)	287	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	233.5	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,189.6	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	269.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	418 (estimate)	1,693	1,917

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Walnut Creek crime map

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

Walnut Creek crime rates are 79% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Walnut Creek are 81% lower than the national average
In Walnut Creek you have a 1 in 205 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Walnut Creek is safer than 91% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Walnut Creek has increased by 19%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Walnut Creek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 1416

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 240

The chance of being a victim of crime in Walnut Creek is 1 in 205

Year Over Year Crime In Walnut Creek (per 100,000 people)

Walnut Creek police department

Item	Walnut Creek	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}
Strasburg, OH	2,661	36	109	145
Berlin, OH	1,152	42	247	289
Kidron, OH	1,094	66	388	454
Dover, OH	12,754	116	450	566
Sugarcreek, OH	2,186	93	550	643
Bolivar, OH	1,081	97	573	670
Richville, OH	2,998	100	593	693
Walnut Creek, OH	1,437	71	418	489

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lauderdale Lakes, WI	1,437	41	171	211
Webb, AL	1,437	187	787	974
Sundance, WY	1,438	63	488	551
Carbondale, KS	1,436	185	903	1,088
Fairview, UT	1,438	82	580	662
Walnut Creek, OH	1,437	71	418	489

Source: The Walnut Creek, 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.