Moving from Toledo, OH to Van Wert, OH?
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Is Toledo or Van Wert Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Van Wert is safer than Toledo (Safety Score 13/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,485 per 100,000 versus 3,773 for Toledo — 8% lower. Toledo has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Van Wert has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Toledo is 23.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Toledo, OH?
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Van Wert — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Toledo | Van Wert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,773.3 | 3,485.2 | +288.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,041.1 | 236.0 | +805.1 |
| Murder Rate | 12.1 | 0.0 | +12.1 |
| Rape Rate | 98.6 | 45.4 | +53.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 107.3 | 0.0 | +107.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 823.0 | 190.6 | +632.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,732.2 | 3,249.2 | -517.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 483.2 | 335.8 | +147.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,844.4 | 2,859.0 | -1,014.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 404.7 | 54.5 | +350.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Toledo, OH to Van Wert, OH?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toledo or Van Wert safer?
Van Wert is safer with a total crime rate of 3,485 per 100K vs 3,773 for Toledo — a 8% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Toledo has a violent crime rate of 1,041.1 per 100K while Van Wert has 236.0. Van Wert has lower violent crime.
About Toledo, OH
Toledo, a city on the Maumee River near Lake Erie, was once a major glass production hub, earning it the nickname "Glass City." Its population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 263,668, Toledo has a total crime rate of 3,773.3 per 100,000 residents.
About Van Wert, OH
Van Wert, Ohio, "The Peony City," is a rural community in northwestern Ohio with a population of around 11,000. It is the birthplace of noted American author and humorist Ambrose Bierce. With a safety score of 13/100 and a population coverage of 11,018, Van Wert has a total crime rate of 3,485.2 per 100,000 residents.