D-
26%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
14%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
28%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
Junction City crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Junction City crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Junction City crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Junction City crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleJunction City/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,868 (estimate)1,9792,281
Murdern/an/an/a5.45.7
Rapen/an/an/a47.038.0
Robberyn/an/an/a49.766.5
Assaultn/an/an/a184.4264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)415 (estimate)287364
Burglaryn/an/an/a233.5250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,189.61,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a269.4318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,454 (estimate)1,6931,917

Junction City crime map



The Junction City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Junction City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Junction City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Junction City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Junction City crime rates are 26% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Junction City are 14% higher than the national average
      • In Junction City you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Junction City is safer than 18% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Junction City has decreased by 13%

      Junction City, OH Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Ohio has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Ohio has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Junction City each year?
      • 4. Is the Junction City crime rate higher or lower than the Ohio average?
      • 5. Junction City is safer than 7% of all other cities in Ohio.
       
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      Daily Crime In Junction City (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Junction City

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Junction City is 1 in 242
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Junction City is 1 in 41
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Junction City is 1 in 35

      Year Over Year Crime In Junction City (per 100,000 people)

      Junction City police department

      Item Junction City Ohio National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)117,044558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.22.73.3
      There are a total of 1 Junction City police officers. This results in 1.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 55% less than the Ohio average and 62.7% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Ohio

      State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
      Ohio17,872156266
      There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

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      Source: The Junction City, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.