Van Wert, OH Metro Area has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to the background information, the violent crime rate is 16, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Van Wert, OH can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher with a rate of 48.1, compared to the US average of 35.4. This could suggest that residents should take precautions to protect their belongings. Overall, while Van Wert, OH Metro Area may have some crime, it is still a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Van Wert Metro Area violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Van Wert Metro Area property crime is 48.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Van Wert, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Van Wert, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Van Wert, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.