Here Are The 10 Most Dangerous Places To Live In Ohio

Ever wondered where the most dangerous places to live in Ohio are? The following are what we consider to be the 10 most dangerous places to live in Ohio, based on the data compiled from Upgraded Home, Roadsnacks, and FBI Data. The findings included factors such as the violent crime rate per 1,000 residents, as well as the property crime rate per 1,000 residents, to determine the rankings. Please note, these are by no means the worst places to live in Ohio; every state has its issues, and while the following towns have higher-than-average instances of crime, they are by no means bad places to live!

1) Canton

Kicking off our list of the worst places in Ohio is Canton. Canton has a population of approximately 70.4 thousand, and a violent crime rate of about 12 violent episodes reported per one thousand residents. Get an aerial view of Canton:

2) Whitehall

With a population of approximately 19,000, Whitehall residents have a 1 in 18 chance of being the victim of a theft at some point.

3) Chillicothe

Chillicothe has a population of just over 21,000, and a violent crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 residents. Take a closer look at the quaint town of Chillicothe:

4) Dayton

With a population of approximately 140.6 thousand, Dayton has a crime rate of approximately 54 per thousand residents.

5) Cleveland

With a population of approximately 383,781, Cleveland has a startling violent crime rate of 1 out of every 69 people. Robberies and assaults are the most commonly reported crimes. Find out what it’s like to live in Cleveland:

6) Cincinnati

With a population of approximately 302.6 thousand, Cincinnati has a crime rate of about 71 total reported crimes per one thousand residents. Burglary and car thefts occur for 39 out of every 1,000 residents.

7) Springfield

Springfield has a population of approximately 59,282, and a crime rate of about 136 crimes per square mile. It recently, however, saw a 30% decrease in property crime.

8) Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a population of approximately 20,340, and a crime rate including a 1 in 19 chance of being the victim of a property crime, Luckily, violent crime is not nearly as common.

9) Logan

With a population of approximately 7,050, Logan has a property crime rate of about 1 in 18. Most of the town is mostly safe, however, the Haydenville area is considered the most dangerous part.

10) Lima

Last on out list of the worst cities in Ohio is Lima. Lima has a population of approximately 36.8 thousand, and a crime rate of about 138 crimes for every square mile.

Did your city or town make the list of the most dangerous places in Ohio? What do you think of this list of the worst cities in Ohio? You may be thinking, "Is Ohio dangerous?" As a whole, no. But there are certain places where you need to be extra cautious. On the flip side, what do you consider to be the best and safest places to live in Ohio? Share them with us in the comments!