2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Lima, OH vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 74% less violent crime than Lima.
- Ames has 60% less property crime than Lima.
 Lima, OHAmes, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock11.822.7
 Property Crime74.2  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Lima, OhioCrime Index
 Westminster, OH 
 Gomer, OH 
 Elida, OH10.75
 Bluffton, OH13.85
 Fort Shawnee, OH14.95
 Spencerville, OH17.6
 Harrod, OH20.35
 Lafayette, OH21.5
 Cairo, OH21.9
 Delphos, OH21.95

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