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Safest Counties in Ohio

Top 15 Ohio counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Holmes County

98/100

State Avg Safety Score

51/100

Counties Ranked

88

of 88 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Ohio

Holmes County

Holmes County, Ohio

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Noble County

Noble County, Ohio

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Brown County

Brown County, Ohio

Violent: 18.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 132.7 per 100K

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Geauga County

Geauga County, Ohio

Violent: 12.6 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 140.4 per 100K

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Mercer County

Mercer County, Ohio

Violent: 14.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 141.8 per 100K

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Monroe County

Monroe County, Ohio

Violent: 37.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 171.6 per 100K

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Putnam County

Putnam County, Ohio

Violent: 52.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 203.5 per 100K

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Guernsey County

Guernsey County, Ohio

Violent: 49.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 265.6 per 100K

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Ottawa County

Ottawa County, Ohio

Violent: 49.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 299.7 per 100K

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Darke County

Darke County, Ohio

Violent: 29.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 365.2 per 100K

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Adams County

Adams County, Ohio

Violent: 58.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 378.1 per 100K

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Wyandot County

Wyandot County, Ohio

Violent: 50.4 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 407.9 per 100K

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Belmont County

Belmont County, Ohio

Violent: 165.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 294.5 per 100K

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Carroll County

Carroll County, Ohio

Violent: 78.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 381.2 per 100K

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Perry County

Perry County, Ohio

Violent: 121.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 392.1 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Ohio?

Holmes County is the safest county in Ohio with a safety score of 98/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Ohio county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Ohio?

The top 5 safest counties in Ohio are: 1. Holmes County (98/100), 2. Noble County (98/100), 3. Brown County (91/100), 4. Geauga County (91/100), 5. Mercer County (91/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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