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67%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
71%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWaynesville/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)765 (estimate)2,0762,324
Murdern/an/an/a6.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a48.440.0
Robberyn/an/an/a53.166.1
Assaultn/an/an/a185.9268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)108 (estimate)294370
Burglaryn/an/an/a255.3269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,292.91,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a234.5282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)657 (estimate)1,7831,954

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

      • Waynesville crime rates are 67% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Waynesville are 71% lower than the national average
      • In Waynesville you have a 1 in 131 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Waynesville is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Waynesville has decreased by 4%

      Waynesville, OH Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Ohio has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Ohio has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Waynesville each year?
      • 4. Is the Waynesville crime rate higher or lower than the Ohio average?
      • 5. Waynesville is safer than 71% of all other cities in Ohio.
       
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      Daily Crime In Waynesville (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Waynesville

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Waynesville is 1 in 924
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Waynesville is 1 in 153
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Waynesville is 1 in 131

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

      Waynesville police department

      Item Waynesville Ohio National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)317,044558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.73.3

      Sex offenders in Ohio

      State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
      Ohio17,872156266
      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

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      Five Points, OH1,60041250292
      Four Bridges, OH3,22056340396
      Kings Mills, OH1,16461367428
      Springboro, OH18,41631479509
      South Lebanon, OH5,88592559651
      Bellbrook, OH7,27768585654
      Mason, OH33,59214668682
      Waynesville, OH3,135108657765

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      Bethany, MO3,1353112,9723,283
      Salmon, ID3,1356113971,008
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      Milbank, SD3,1372089571,165
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      Waynesville, OH3,135108657765
      Source: The Waynesville, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.