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Akron, Ohio: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Akron had 8.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 3.1 times the Ohio rate (2.8). Its median household earns $48,076 and the median home value is $122,000. About 189,247 people live in Akron.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Akron?
Akron police recorded 1,640 violent crimes in 2025, or 8.7 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is about 3.1 times the Ohio rate (2.8) and about 2.6 times the national rate (3.3). 24 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 5,326 (28.1 per 1,000 residents). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (1,668 then).
| Offense (2025) | Akron count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,640 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 214 | 1.1 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 151 | 0.80 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,251 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,326 | 28.1 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 650 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,084 | 21.5 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 592 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Akron changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,668 | 6,544 | 37 |
| 2022 | 1,577 | 6,554 | 38 |
| 2023 | 1,501 | 5,725 | 19 |
| 2024 | 1,580 | 5,724 | 25 |
| 2025 | 1,640 | 5,326 | 24 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Akron Police Department's own reports.
How does Akron compare with Ohio?
Akron's median household earns $48,076 a year, 33% lower than the state figure ($71,389). The median owner-occupied home is worth $122,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $955 a month. About 189,247 people live on 62 square miles of land, roughly 3,056 per square mile. The city lies in Summit County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Akron | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189,247 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $48,076 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,000 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $955 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.7% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Akron?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Akron. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Gorge Plant Dam (57 ft) and Reservoir Park Upground (26 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Summit County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Akron?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Akron city limits (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-77 and SR 8. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Akron?
Federal school lists place 65 public and 12 private schools within Akron. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Cuyahoga Valley National Park and First Ladies National Historic Site. 11 state parks or recreation areas: East Reservoir State Park, Hower Lake State Park, Long Lake State Park, Mud Lake State Park and North Reservoir State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Akron
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Akron city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (Akron) and Zeppelin Rifle Club INC (Akron).
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map inside the Akron city limits: Copley Liquor Express, Cork'n'Brew Liquor Store (Akron), Leprechaun Liquor Store, One Stop Liquor and Silver Spirits. Ohio has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Akron city limits: Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio-Akron Health Center (Akron).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Akron?
In 2025, Akron had 8.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,640 reported), about 3.1 times the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 28.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Akron?
$48,076 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Akron?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $122,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Akron?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Summit County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 mi) · Canton, OH (20 mi) · Parma, OH (24 mi) · Cleveland, OH (29 mi) · Lakewood, OH (31 mi) · Elyria, OH (37 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Summit County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Akron city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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