Is Dayton or Lakewood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Dayton is safer than Lakewood (Safety Score 2/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,673 per 100,000 versus 5,884 for Lakewood — 4% lower. Dayton has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lakewood has a 91% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Dayton, OH?
Dayton — 5-Year Trend
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Lakewood — 4-Year Trend
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Dayton, OH
Lakewood, CO
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dayton | Lakewood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,673.4 | 5,883.8 | -210.4 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,339.2 | 790.4 | +548.8 |
| Murder Rate | 29.7 | 2.6 | +27.1 |
| Rape Rate | 116.4 | 59.7 | +56.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 252.9 | 137.9 | +114.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 940.3 | 587.0 | +353.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,334.2 | 5,093.4 | -759.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 859.4 | 588.3 | +271.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,144.5 | 3,732.0 | -1,587.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,330.3 | 773.1 | +557.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayton or Lakewood safer?
Dayton is safer with a total crime rate of 5,673 per 100K vs 5,884 for Lakewood — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dayton has a violent crime rate of 1,339.2 per 100K while Lakewood has 790.4. Lakewood has lower violent crime.
About Dayton, OH
Dayton, birthplace of aviation, is a mid-sized city in southwest Ohio. Nestled in the Miami Valley, its population is diverse, with a notable manufacturing legacy. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 134,857, Dayton has a total crime rate of 5,673.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Lakewood, CO
Lakewood, Colorado, a city of over 150,000 residents, emerged from the historic Villa Park, annexed in 1955. It spans a diverse landscape at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, west of Denver. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 155,868, Lakewood has a total crime rate of 5,883.8 per 100,000 residents.