2024 reported data

Is Johnstown, OH safe? Property crime data

A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Johnstown using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.

Selected property offense rate 6.25 per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population5,441Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses34NIBRS offense records
TrendIncreasing2023,2024
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Short answer

Johnstown reported 6.25 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024

That rate is #44 by highest rate among 59 validated OH city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 125.6% from 2023 to 2024.

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Trend

Increasing

Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 125.6% from 2023 to 2024.

+125.6%
2023
2.77
2024
6.25

Offense mix

Burglary
1
Larceny/theft
32
Motor vehicle theft
1
Arson
0

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Is Johnstown, OH safe?

This page cannot tell you whether Johnstown is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 6.25 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.

What property crime category is largest in Johnstown?

The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.

How does Johnstown compare with other validated OH city candidates?

Among 59 validated OH city candidates, Johnstown ranks #44 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 10.79 per 1,000 residents.

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