The Akron, OH Metro Area has been facing a significant issue with crime in recent years. According to background information, the area has a violent crime rate of 17.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime is higher at 37.7 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents in the Akron area are more likely to experience theft, burglary, and other property-related crimes. While the violent crime rate may be lower, any instances of violence are still a cause for concern and can have a lasting impact on the community. Law enforcement and community organizations have been working tirelessly to address these issues and make the Akron area a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Akron Metro Area violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Akron Metro Area property crime is 37.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Akron, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cleveland, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.