The small town of South Salem, OH has a surprisingly low rate of violent crime, with a rate of only 10.7 compared to the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of South Salem can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in South Salem, with a rate of 37.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the town's rural location, making it more susceptible to burglaries and thefts. Despite this, the overall crime rate in South Salem is lower than the national average, providing some peace of mind for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
South Salem violent crime is 10.7. (The US average is 22.7)
South Salem property crime is 37.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of South Salem, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greenfield, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greenfield, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.