D-
15%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
4%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
17%
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.
South Salem 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 South Salem 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 South Salem 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 South Salem crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSouth Salem/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,628 (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)380 (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)2,248 (estimate)1,6931,917

South Salem crime map



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

      • South Salem crime rates are 15% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Salem are 4% higher than the national average
      • In South Salem you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Salem is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in South Salem has decreased by 18%

      South Salem, 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 South Salem each year?
      • 4. Is the South Salem crime rate higher or lower than the Ohio average?
      • 5. South Salem is safer than 7% of all other cities in Ohio.
       
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      Daily Crime In South Salem (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Salem

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Salem is 1 in 264
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Salem is 1 in 45
      The chance of being a victim of crime in South Salem is 1 in 39

      Year Over Year Crime In South Salem (per 100,000 people)

      South Salem police department

      Item South Salem Ohio National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a17,044558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.73.3

      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 South Salem, 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.