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21%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
35%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
19%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleNelsonville/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime83n/a (estimate)1,8272,0762,324
Murder1n/a22.06.16.3
Rape1n/a22.048.440.0
Robbery1n/a22.053.166.1
Assault8n/a176.1185.9268.2
Violent crime11n/a (estimate)242294370
Burglary20n/a440.3255.3269.8
Theft48n/a1,056.81,292.91,401.9
Vehicle theft4n/a88.1234.5282.7
Property crime72n/a (estimate)1,5851,7831,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Nelsonville, OH

The Nelsonville crime rates are 21.4% lower than the national average. There are two main categories of crime - violent crime and property crime. Violent crime consists of murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. There were a total of 11 violent crimes in Nelsonville (242 per 100,000 people), which is 34.5% lower than the national average and there were a total of 72 property crimes (1585 per 100,000 residents) which is 18.9% lower than average.

Although the murder rates in America have decreased steadily since 1990, over the last few years there has been an uptick. Nelsonville has one of the highest murder rates in the country when compared to all other cities that reported crime in the U.S. There were a total of 1 murders in Nelsonville, which is 22 murders per 100,000 people.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Nelsonville?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Nelsonville. Based on the results of the surveys (9 responses), 33% of people felt that there was very little crime in Nelsonville and felt safe walking alone at night. While 67% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Nelsonville a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is Nelsonville a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the Nelsonville crime rate is 21% lower than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 0.23 crimes per day - 0.03 violent crimes and 0.2 property crimes.

Has Crime in Nelsonville Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Nelsonville. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Nelsonville has increased by 22.1%. Violent crimes have increased by 83.3%, while property crimes have increased by 16.1%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Nelsonville

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Nelsonville crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Nelsonville has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Nelsonville, 81.7% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

In Nelsonville, the average rental rates are $749 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Nelsonville crime map



The Nelsonville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Nelsonville 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

      • Nelsonville crime rates are 21% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Nelsonville are 35% lower than the national average
      • In Nelsonville you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Nelsonville is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Nelsonville has increased by 37%

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        Daily Crime In Nelsonville (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Nelsonville, per 100,000 residents. In Nelsonville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.14 times less than the Ohio average and 1.27 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Nelsonville are 1.21 times less than the Ohio average and 1.53 times less than the national average. For property crime, Nelsonville has a daily crime rate that is 1.12 times less than the Ohio average and 1.23 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Nelsonville (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Ohio and all other cities across the US, is Nelsonville safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Nelsonville is safer than 27% of other cities in the state of Ohio. In addition, Nelsonville is safer than 45% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Ohio and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Nelsonville. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Nelsonville is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nelsonville

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nelsonville is 1 in 413
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nelsonville is 1 in 64
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Nelsonville is 1 in 55
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Nelsonville? In Nelsonville, OH you have a 1 in 413 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 64 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Nelsonville.

        Year Over Year Crime In Nelsonville (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Nelsonville is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Nelsonville has increased by 105% and the rate of property crime in Nelsonville has increased by 30%. The total crime rate in Nelsonville has increased by 37% year to year.

        Nelsonville police department

        Item Nelsonville Ohio National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1317,044558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.42.73.3
        There are a total of 13 Nelsonville police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 10.7% less than the Ohio average and 25.9% 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.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        The Plains, OH2,8131458801,026
        Hide-A-Way Hills, OH8331458811,027
        Glouster, OH1,6261619781,139
        Chauncey, OH8401629811,143
        McArthur, OH1,5011711,7101,881
        Logan, OH6,6773101,8832,193
        Athens, OH24,9781692,2462,415
        Nelsonville, OH4,7852421,5851,827

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Farmington, ME4,785931,0371,130
        Colville, WA4,78640398438
        East Merrimack, NH4,78671571642
        Stafford Springs, CT4,7841701,6971,867
        North Westport, MA4,7872387911,029
        Nelsonville, OH4,7852421,5851,827
        Source: The Nelsonville, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.