Wharton, OH is a small town with a population of approximately 500 people. Despite its small size, the town has unfortunately experienced a high level of crime. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Wharton is 9.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Wharton is 32.3, slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that while the town may have a lower rate of violent crime, there is still a significant amount of property crime occurring. This could be due to the fact that Wharton is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other, making it easier for criminals to target specific homes or businesses. Despite efforts to reduce crime in Wharton, the town continues to struggle with maintaining a safe and secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wharton violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Wharton property crime is 32.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wharton, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Forest, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Forest, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.