Located in northern Ohio, Sandusky is a small, quiet city with a population of just over 25,000. However, despite its peaceful appearance, the city has experienced its fair share of crime. According to background information, the rate of violent crime in Sandusky is 14.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Sandusky is higher than the national average, at 55.7 compared to 35.4. This indicates that while residents may feel relatively safe from violent crime, there is still a high risk of being a victim of property crime. This could be due to factors such as poverty and drug use, which can contribute to theft and burglary. Despite these challenges, the city has shown promising efforts to combat crime and create a safer community for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sandusky violent crime is 14.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Sandusky property crime is 55.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.