Springfield, OH Crime


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The crime rate in Springfield, OH is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Springfield is 35.4, which is much higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate is 93.6 in Springfield, while the US average stands at 35.4. This means that citizens of Springfield are more likely to be victims of crime than those living elsewhere in the country. As a result, it is essential to take safety measures and remain aware of one's surroundings to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime in Springfield, OH.

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

Springfield violent crime is 35.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Springfield property crime is 93.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Springfield, OH Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001281.37.6118.7345.4809.679241952.55397.8573.7
2001778.910.7113345.23109519.72301.66504.8713.2
2002892.810.6120.2436.5325.510097.32463.96730903.4
20038697.8115.2443.8302.19737.82449.66263.41024.7
2004758.39.385.1403.92609544.42335.46424.3784.7
2005861.111110440300.19932.92878.86328.1726
2006844.16.388.4487.5261.99989.13120.96084784.2
2007738.5857.7386.1286.78661.52247.55810.1603.9
2008514.514.554.8222.6222.673341316.25459.8558.1
2009754.76.569.5345.8332.97291.42079.84810.8400.8
20107806.560.1351362.47302.62439.14424.8438.7
20116434.952.8344.6240.77633.72661.14642.9329.8
2012618.38.3632952527188.92353.84551.7283.4
2013711.51076.7346.6278.37436.82172.94870.7393.3
2014750.511.984.9378.7275.17196.32224.44610.2361.7
2015593.620.151.8272.6249.16185.21747.44095342.8
2016690.78.457.1309.23166789.61618.44734.2437
2017628.815.342.5300.8270.26838.51767.44573.2497.9
2018569.32235.6242.3269.45322.31184.43734.6403.3
2019493.85.123.7209.7255.45060.21290.43345.3424.5

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
German Township, Clark County, OH43.21,858.37,07962014
South Vienna, OH0.04,199.5381102012
Yellow Springs, OH187.82,522.13,539102019
South Charleston, OH122.02,256.11,762112017
Urbana, OH132.62,431.711,538132019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Kettering, OH101.91,444.355,574252019
Miami Township, Montgomery County, OH215.82,905.329,152322019
West Chester Township, OH107.21,951.559,435522019
Hamilton, OH426.43,584.661,023552019
Colerain Township, OH112.62,256.358,345642019

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Over 5 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 7 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 13 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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