Dayton, Indiana has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. As of 2021, the violent crime rate in Dayton is 15.1, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also below the national average, with a rate of 30.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these statistics, any amount of crime is still concerning and can have a significant impact on the community. As a resident of Dayton, I am grateful for the efforts of law enforcement and community leaders to maintain a safe environment. However, it is important for us to continue to stay vigilant and work towards decreasing the crime rate even further. By actively engaging with our neighbors and reporting any suspicious activity, we can continue to make Dayton a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dayton violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Dayton property crime is 30.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dayton, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Clarks Hill, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Clarks Hill, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.