Mount Vernon, OH has a much lower rate of violent crime than the US average; in fact, it is only 8.8 compared to 22.7. Property crime is also significantly lower than the national average; Mount Vernon's rate of 61.4 is much lower than the US rate of 35.4. This indicates that Mount Vernon is a relatively safe place when compared to other areas in the United States. As a result, citizens and visitors can feel secure knowing that their safety is a top priority in this community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mount Vernon violent crime is 8.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Mount Vernon property crime is 61.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.