Is Dayton or Spokane Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Spokane is safer than Dayton (Safety Score 3/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 5,518 per 100,000 versus 5,673 for Dayton — 3% lower. Dayton has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Spokane has a 77% lower rate.
Dayton — 5-Year Trend
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Spokane — 5-Year Trend
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Dayton, OH
Spokane, WA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Dayton | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,673.4 | 5,518.3 | +155.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,339.2 | 677.5 | +661.7 |
| Murder Rate | 29.7 | 7.0 | +22.7 |
| Rape Rate | 116.4 | 76.7 | +39.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 252.9 | 145.1 | +107.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 940.3 | 446.1 | +494.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,334.2 | 4,840.8 | -506.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 859.4 | 646.5 | +212.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,144.5 | 3,668.8 | -1,524.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,330.3 | 525.4 | +804.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayton or Spokane safer?
Spokane is safer with a total crime rate of 5,518 per 100K vs 5,673 for Dayton — a 3% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Dayton has a violent crime rate of 1,339.2 per 100K while Spokane has 677.5. Spokane 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 Spokane, WA
Spokane, the "Lilac City," sits on the Spokane River in Eastern Washington, near the Idaho border. Home to Fairchild Air Force Base, its population is around 229,000. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 229,529, Spokane has a total crime rate of 5,518.3 per 100,000 residents.