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Dayton, Ohio: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Dayton had 12.2 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 4.4 times the Ohio rate (2.8). Its median household earns $45,247 and the median home value is $100,600. About 136,579 people live in Dayton.
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 Dayton?
Dayton's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,662 offenses reported to the FBI. That is about 4.4 times the Ohio rate (2.8), and about 3.7 times the national rate (3.3). 24 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 5,407 property crimes, a rate of 39.7 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 11.2 per 1,000, about 5.7 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 1,455 were reported, the count is up 14%.
| Offense (2025) | Dayton count | Per 1,000 | Ohio per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,662 | 12.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 140 | 1.0 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 238 | 1.7 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,260 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,407 | 39.7 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,128 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,751 | 20.2 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,528 | 11.2 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Dayton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,455 | 5,075 | 30 |
| 2022 | 1,611 | 5,905 | 34 |
| 2023 | 1,598 | 6,402 | 38 |
| 2024 | 1,818 | 5,872 | 40 |
| 2025 | 1,662 | 5,407 | 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 Dayton Police Department's own reports.
How does Dayton compare with Ohio?
Households in Dayton have a median income of $45,247 (Ohio: $71,389). The median owner-occupied home is worth $100,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $918 a month. About 136,579 people live on 56 square miles of land, roughly 2,447 per square mile. The city lies in Montgomery County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Dayton | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,579 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $45,247 | $71,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,600 | $214,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $918 | $1,034 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9% | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 31.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.4% | 67.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.1 | 39.7 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Dayton?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Dayton: North Sanitary Landfill and Behr Dayton Thermal System Voc Plume. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Montgomery County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. 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 Dayton?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Dayton city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include US 35. 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 Dayton?
Federal school lists place 44 public and 8 private schools within Dayton. 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: John Bryan State Park and Sycamore State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Dayton
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Dayton city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (Dayton), Don's Pawn Shop (Dayton), Gordons Jewelry & Loan (Dayton) and Richs Pawn Shop (Dayton).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Dayton city limits: Gina's Liquor, Beer and Wine (Dayton), Salem Liquor Store (Dayton) and Smith's Liquor (Dayton). 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 Dayton city limits: Planned Parenthood Dayton Health Center (Dayton).
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 Dayton?
In 2025, Dayton had 12.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,662 reported), about 4.4 times the Ohio rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 39.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Dayton?
$45,247 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,389 for Ohio.
How much do homes cost in Dayton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $100,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $214,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Dayton?
Montgomery County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kettering, OH (7 mi) · Middletown, OH (21 mi) · Springfield, OH (24 mi) · Hamilton, OH (33 mi) · Cincinnati, OH (47 mi) · Columbus, OH (66 mi)
More: Ohio statewide numbers · county page: Montgomery 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 Dayton 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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