Ottawa, OH Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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88%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

81%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

89%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ottawa_{/100k people}	Ohio_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	12	n/a (estimate)	272	1,979	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.4	5.7
Rape	2	n/a	45.3	47.0	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	49.7	66.5
Assault	1	n/a	22.7	184.4	264.1
Violent crime	3	n/a (estimate)	68	287	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	233.5	250.7
Theft	8	n/a	181.2	1,189.6	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	22.7	269.4	318.7
Property crime	9	n/a (estimate)	204	1,693	1,917

Ottawa crime map

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

Ottawa crime rates are 88% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ottawa are 81% lower than the national average
In Ottawa you have a 1 in 368 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ottawa is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ottawa has decreased by 78%

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Daily Crime In Ottawa (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Ottawa, OH per 100,000 people. In Ottawa, the total number of daily crimes is 7.28 times less than the Ohio average and 8.39 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Ottawa is 4.22 times less than the Ohio average and 5.35 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Ottawa has a daily crime rate that is 8.30 times less than the Ohio average and 9.40 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Ottawa (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Ottawa, Ohio compared to other areas of Ohio, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Ottawa safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Ottawa is safer than 50% of Ohio cities, and 61% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Ohio, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Ottawa. At this time, Ottawa sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ottawa

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ottawa is 1 in 1472

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ottawa is 1 in 491

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ottawa is 1 in 368

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Ottawa? If you reside in Ottawa, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1472. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 491 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Ottawa, is 1 in 368.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Ottawa, OH is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Ottawa has decreased by 61%, while the property crime rate in Ottawa has decreased by 81% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Ottawa has decreased by 78% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Ottawa police department

Item	Ottawa	Ohio	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	8	17,044	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	2.7	3.3

There are a total of 8 Ottawa police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.2% less than the Ohio average and 44.6% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Ohio

State	Total offenders	Ohio_/100K	National_/100K
Ohio	17,872	156	266

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}
Kalida, OH	1,679	58	344	402
Glandorf, OH	1,187	69	410	479
Continental, OH	1,408	96	568	664
Pandora, OH	1,250	104	613	717
McComb, OH	1,693	107	634	741
Columbus Grove, OH	1,743	113	666	779
Deshler, OH	1,530	115	682	797
Ottawa, OH	4,349	68	204	272

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
El Jebel, CO	4,349	123	748	871
Beach Haven West, NJ	4,350	91	626	717
Lake of the Pines, CA	4,350	228	1,045	1,274
Euharlee, GA	4,348	70	492	562
Clintonville, WI	4,351	89	1,609	1,699
Ottawa, OH	4,349	68	204	272

Source: The Ottawa, 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.