Crime Safety Grade

B-

Dayton, OH Crime Rate

Higher crime than 89% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 65+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Dayton Safe?

With an overall crime index of 150, Dayton has a 50% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 189. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Village of Winding Creek earning an A+ grade while Miami Chapel rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Dayton
150
Ohio Avg
97
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
150
50% above average
Violent Crime
132
32% above average
Property Crime
143
43% above average
Safe Areas
52%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Dayton

1 in 189

Property crime: 1 in 175

Where Is It Safe in Dayton?

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Dayton Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 45% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 16% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 136 ▲ 36%
Assault Violent 145 ▲ 45%
Robbery Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Burglary Property 140 ▲ 40%
Larceny / Theft Property 144 ▲ 44%
Vehicle Theft Property 144 ▲ 44%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Dayton Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Village of Winding Creek A+ 46
2 University Park A+ 39
3 Eastmont A+ 95
4 Kittyhawk A+ 77
5 Hearthstone A 111
6 Patterson Park A 87
7 Oak Creek A 73
8 Belmont A 145
9 Gateway A 54
10 Linden Heights A 145
11 Eastern Hills A 145
12 Walnut Hills A 143
13 Historic Inner East A- 167
14 Wright View A- 135
15 South Park A- 181
16 McCook Field A- 181
17 Burkhardt A- 178
18 Fairlane B+ 65
19 Springfield B+ 152
20 DeWeese B+ 158
21 University Row B+ 99
22 Shroyer Park B+ 156
23 Princeton Heights B+ 96
24 Old North Dayton B+ 180
25 Germantown Meadow B 77
26 Twin Towers B 180
27 Philadelphia Woods B 103
28 Dayton View Triangle B 127
29 Oregon B 199
30 Greenwich Village B 139
31 Northern Hills B 113
32 Carillon B 103
33 Cornell Heights B 138
34 Mount Vernon B- 139
35 Hillcrest C+ 146
36 Midtown Dayton C+ 188
37 Northridge Estates C+ 162
38 Pineview C+ 133
39 North Riverdale C 172
40 Fairview C 161
41 Five Oaks C 169
42 College Hill C 164
43 Little Richmond C- 163
44 McPherson C- 196
45 Webster Station C- 196
46 Downtown Dayton C- 196
47 Old Dayton View C- 176
48 Arlington Heights C- 179
49 Westwood C- 172
50 Residence Park D+ 164
51 Wesleyan Hill D+ 180
52 Southern Dayton View D 184
53 Santa Clara D 185
54 Madden Hill D 166
55 Riverdale D 192
56 Grafton Hill D 198
57 Edgemont D- 184
58 Highview Hills D- 175
59 Stoney Ridge D- 176
60 Roosevelt F+ 187
61 Lakeview F+ 190
62 Five Points F+ 196
63 Wolf Creek F+ 195
64 Macfarlane F 193
65 Miami Chapel F 189

Dayton Crime by Zip Code

45434
A+ Index: 23
45432
A+ Index: 59
45459
A+ Index: 44
45429
A+ Index: 73
45419
A+ Index: 67
45430
A+ Index: 64
45469
A+ Index: 3
45458
A+ Index: 43
45440
A Index: 62
45409
A Index: 47
45420
A Index: 132
45431
A Index: 79
45433
A Index: 18
45449
A Index: 97
45439
A Index: 111
45414
A Index: 91
45424
A Index: 57
45410
A Index: 155
45415
A- Index: 57
45404
A- Index: 150
45423
A- Index: 71
45403
A- Index: 158
45416
B Index: 93
45428
B Index: 41
45426
C+ Index: 118
45406
C+ Index: 146
45405
C Index: 160
45417
C Index: 149
45402
D+ Index: 185

Dayton Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
723,844
Median Income
$34,457
Home Value
$69,249
Median Rent
$724
Home Ownership
47%

Racial Demographics

White
68.4%
Black
23.4%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Dayton?
Dayton has an overall crime index of 150, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 52% of neighborhoods in Dayton are rated A or B for safety.
Is Dayton safe to live in?
Dayton has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dayton?
The safest neighborhoods in Dayton based on crime data include Village of Winding Creek, University Park, Eastmont, Kittyhawk, and Hearthstone. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Dayton crime compare to the national average?
Dayton's overall crime index is 150 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 50% higher than the typical US city.

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