Moving from Toledo, OH to Zanesville, OH?
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Is Toledo or Zanesville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Zanesville is safer than Toledo (Safety Score 17/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,174 per 100,000 versus 3,773 for Toledo — 16% lower. Toledo has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Zanesville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Toledo is 10.7x 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 SAFER than Toledo, OH?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Toledo | Zanesville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,773.3 | 3,173.5 | +599.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,041.1 | 333.2 | +707.9 |
| Murder Rate | 12.1 | 0.0 | +12.1 |
| Rape Rate | 98.6 | 81.3 | +17.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 107.3 | 20.3 | +87.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 823.0 | 231.6 | +591.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,732.2 | 2,840.3 | -108.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 483.2 | 548.6 | -65.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,844.4 | 2,137.3 | -293.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 404.7 | 154.4 | +250.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Toledo, OH to Zanesville, 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 Zanesville safer?
Zanesville is safer with a total crime rate of 3,174 per 100K vs 3,773 for Toledo — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Toledo has a violent crime rate of 1,041.1 per 100K while Zanesville has 333.2. Zanesville 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 Zanesville, OH
Zanesville, the "Y-Bridge City" in southeastern Ohio, sits at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers. This historically significant city, once Ohio's capital, has a population of around 24,000. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 24,610, Zanesville has a total crime rate of 3,173.5 per 100,000 residents.