Is Dayton safe? Crime rates for Dayton, OH
How Dayton's reported crime compares with Ohio and the whole country.
Violent crime
3.7× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Property crime
2.6× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Dayton Police Department (ORI OH0570200). Individual streets vary. Use the street check on each listing for a block-level look.