Is Dayton or Peoria Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Peoria is safer than Dayton (Safety Score 3/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,629 per 100,000 versus 5,673 for Dayton — 1% lower. Dayton has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Peoria has a 57% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Dayton, OH?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dayton | Peoria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,673.4 | 5,629.3 | +44.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,339.2 | 1,344.9 | -5.7 |
| Murder Rate | 29.7 | 12.8 | +16.9 |
| Rape Rate | 116.4 | 152.3 | -35.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 252.9 | 127.7 | +125.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 940.3 | 1,052.2 | -111.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,334.2 | 4,284.4 | +49.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 859.4 | 1,441.5 | -582.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,144.5 | 2,066.1 | +78.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,330.3 | 776.8 | +553.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayton or Peoria safer?
Peoria is safer with a total crime rate of 5,629 per 100K vs 5,673 for Dayton — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dayton has a violent crime rate of 1,339.2 per 100K while Peoria has 1,344.9. Dayton 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 Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois, a city on the Illinois River known for its Caterpillar Inc. headquarters, once boasted a thriving distillery industry before Prohibition. It's the largest city in its county, with a diverse population of nearly 110,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 109,677, Peoria has a total crime rate of 5,629.3 per 100,000 residents.